by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at Fordham University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 23 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fordham University as a strong choice for social work, placing at #29 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 29 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 4 of 33 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 91 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Master’s | 718 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fordham University awarded 718 master’s degrees in social work.
Fordham University is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
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, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Fordham University were White. Approximately 51% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
| White | 365 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fordham University conferred 5 doctoral degrees in social work.
Fordham University is not yet ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at Fordham University were White. About 60% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Fordham University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 6 |