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 #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fordham University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Fordham U make a median salary of $50,196. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fordham U, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allsocial work bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Fordham University.
The social work program at Fordham U awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to 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, 69% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 1,036 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from Fordham U in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were 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 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 |
| White | 436 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 57 |
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