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, and more. Also, learn how Fordham U ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, Fordham U came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 7 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,036 students received their master’s degree in social work from Fordham U. This makes it the #1 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fordham U paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Fordham U in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its social work 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 social work program at Fordham U make a median salary of $56,761. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
The social work program at Fordham U awarded 884 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 238 |
| White | 390 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Fordham University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.