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. We've also included details on how Fordham U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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Fordham U is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 29 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fordham University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Fordham U. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fordham U is $20,075. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at Fordham U is $1,219 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 54 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Fordham U. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Fordham U does not offer an online option for its history 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Fordham U. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Fordham University.
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