by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in legal professions at Fordham University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 15 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fordham University as a strong choice for legal professions, placing at #32 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 32 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in New York | 4 of 32 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 81 |
Here is each degree level available for legal professions at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
The legal professions field at Fordham University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 455 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 115 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 94 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fordham University conferred 207 master’s degrees in legal professions.
Fordham University holds a strong position among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,608 | $74,608 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at Fordham University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 45% 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 master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 94 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fordham University handed out 2 doctoral degrees in legal professions.
Fordham University holds a strong position among schools offering legal professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in legal professions from Fordham University identified as women.
The majority of legal professions doctoral degree graduates at Fordham University were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 doctoral in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |