by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Fordham University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fordham University highly for philosophy, coming in at #89 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 89 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in New York | 8 of 19 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level available for philosophy at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fordham University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Fordham University ranks competitively among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 9 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University earn a median of $64,223 a year. This is below $83,253, the median for all majors at Fordham University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fordham University, philosophy graduates take on a median debt of $22,999 in student loans. This is below $25,602, the typical median for all majors at Fordham University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,730 | $62,990 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Fordham University were White. About 53% of graduates 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Fordham University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 4 |
