by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Fordham University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Fordham University landed the #96 spot.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 5% ranking.For this achievement, Fordham U received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.Fordham U also ranked #6 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Fordham U took the #96 spot on the list.This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 10% of the country for overall quality.This makes Fordham U a recipient of this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge.In addition, Fordham U took the #6 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New York.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Fordham U took the #96 spot out of 4,630 schools. Fordham U also ranked #6 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in New York.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Fordham U took the #96 spot out of 4,630 schools. Fordham U also ranked #6 for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,568 graduate students attended Fordham University.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Fordham U is made up of 61.9% women and 38.1% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 35.4% of the graduate students who attend Fordham U are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Fordham U is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 17.9% of the graduate student population.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,608 | $74,608 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
The typical graduate student at Fordham U who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,602.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Fordham U enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $95,620.
Doctoral degree recipients from Fordham U earn an average early-career salary of $106,702.
Professional degree recipients from Fordham U earn an average early-career salary of $204,090.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at Fordham U enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $86,920.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Fordham U with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Law | $204,090 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $201,439 |
| Business Administration & Management | $162,904 |
| Accounting | $128,727 |
| Taxation | $124,228 |
| Educational Administration | $116,124 |
| Economics | $115,581 |
| Computer Information Systems | $112,394 |
| Information Technology | $100,317 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $92,513 |
Located in Bronx, New York, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution.The city atmosphere of Bronx makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Fordham University.
Contact details for Fordham U are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 |
| Phone: | 718-817-1000 |
| Website: | www.fordham.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/fordhamuniversity |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/fordhamnotes |
About 33.2% of the graduate students at Fordham University took at least one online class.Approximately 19.5% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 18 | — |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 2 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 21 | $106,702 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 | — |
| Economics | 6 | — |
| Educational Administration | 44 | — |
| General Biology | 4 | — |
| General English Literature | 1 | — |
| History | 4 | — |
| Other Education | 3 | — |
| Other Legal Professions | 2 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 4 | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — |
| Religious Education | 2 | — |
| Social Work | 5 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 6 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | 3 | — |
| Data Science. | 6 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 1 | — |
| Economics | 16 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 17 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 6 | — |
| Real Estate | 6 | — |
| Real Estate Development | 2 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Fordham University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 14 | — |
| Law | 455 | $204,090 |
Listed here are the programs in which Fordham University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 39 | $86,920 |
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
| Multilingual Education | 8 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 2 | — |
| Special Education | 8 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 19 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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