Below are the key facts about this program at Fordham University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fordham University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #137 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 137 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in New York | 13 of 41 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 of 86 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 106 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fordham University handed out 106 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Fordham University is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 12 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 33 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Fordham University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,065 a year. This is below $83,253, the median for all majors at Fordham University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fordham University, economics students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,602, the typical median for all majors at Fordham University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,730 | $62,990 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Fordham University are White. Approximately 42% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Fordham University granted 106 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
Graduate study is also available at Fordham University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Economics | 16 |