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. In addition, we cover how Fordham U ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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Fordham U was ranked #80 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fordham University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fordham U is $34,678. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fordham U, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Fordham University.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 171 |
| Political Science & Government | 151 |
| International Relations & National Security | 122 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
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