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Fordham U was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 69 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 514 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 461 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Fordham U. This makes it the #65 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #140 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Fordham U paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 269 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the Fordham U social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fordham U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Fordham U. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Fordham University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 164 |
| International Relations & National Security | 119 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 357 |
| English Language & Literature | 131 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 94 |
| History | 63 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 48 |
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