Is Fordham University worth it?
Fordham University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bronx, New York (large city). It awarded 4,986 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, law and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,779
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,203
Median earnings 10 years after
$85,569
Average net price
$44,338
Completion rate
82%
Completions (2024)
4,986
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
10,512
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $56,761 | $70,342 | 1,436 |
| Law | First professional | $170,942 | $232,595 | 455 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $58,341 | $90,192 | 200 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $83,789 | $141,860 | 173 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $110,316 | $143,127 | 166 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $46,405 | $77,244 | 147 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $55,020 | $94,170 | 143 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,256 | $62,273 | 129 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $41,809 | $74,419 | 116 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $46,653 | $77,234 | 115 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $64,614 | $97,265 | 96 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $26,652 | $63,834 | 83 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's | $100,317 | $150,150 | 70 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,594 | $73,136 | 69 |
| International Business | Bachelor's | $65,131 | $106,665 | 64 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 718 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 455 |
| Financial Mathematics | Bachelor's | 253 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 220 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 177 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 154 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 149 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 141 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Business Analytics | Master's | 130 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fordham University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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