by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Fordham University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fordham University highly for social sciences, coming in at #146 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 146 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 11 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 183 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 435 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
This social sciences area of study at Fordham University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 156 |
| Economics | 151 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 108 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fordham University awarded 48 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Fordham University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,608 | $74,608 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Fordham University are Non-Resident Alien. About 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fordham University awarded 6 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Fordham University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Fordham University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fordham University conferred 16 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Fordham University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 27 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Fordham University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 88% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Fordham University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 435 |