by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fordham U ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Fordham U was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Economics Schools | 78 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in economics from Fordham U. This makes it the #52 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fordham U is $55,020. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Fordham U is $869 per month.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Fordham U. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Fordham U make a median salary of $67,147. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Fordham U in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 164 |
| International Relations & National Security | 119 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.