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 political science.
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Fordham U was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science 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 #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 69 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from Fordham U. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fordham U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,809 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fordham U, political science students borrow a median amount of $74,693 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Fordham U is $754 per month.
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. 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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Of the 156 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Fordham U, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fordham U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Fordham U political science 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.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Fordham U in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| International Relations & National Security | 119 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
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