by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fordham U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Fordham U was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 76 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fordham U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,384 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fordham U, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $76,416 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Fordham U was $1,020 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,335 | $60,335 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,088 | $1,088 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,075 | $23,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Fordham U in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fordham U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 164 |
| International Relations & National Security | 119 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.