Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fordham University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 94th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Fordham University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,789 | $141,860 | +70% | #7 of 452 | #8 | $26,870 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | $59,063 | $117,344 | +32% | #4 of 9 | #4 | $22,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,473 | $117,024 | +54% | #10 of 796 | #8 | $23,000 |
| International Business | $65,131 | $106,665 | +46% | #7 of 115 | #9 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,614 | $97,265 | +5% | #133 of 459 | #191 | $26,424 |
| Economics | $55,020 | $94,170 | +14% | #87 of 368 | #97 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | $73,204 | $93,224 | +34% | #35 of 309 | #44 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $55,261 | $90,733 | +31% | #21 of 516 | #38 | $26,933 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $90,465 | +1% | #5 of 10 | #7 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,341 | $90,192 | +32% | #53 of 1176 | #82 | $25,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $45,931 | $84,366 | +67% | #3 of 158 | #7 | $22,250 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $44,073 | $83,961 | +53% | #8 of 225 | #8 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,405 | $77,244 | +37% | #15 of 660 | #16 | $24,615 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $46,653 | $77,234 | +16% | #22 of 118 | #26 | $24,759 |
| Area Studies | $40,811 | $75,563 | +33% | #6 of 70 | #8 | $26,000 |
| Philosophy | — | $74,507 | +37% | #6 of 86 | #9 | $20,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $41,809 | $74,419 | +18% | #72 of 565 | #98 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $33,594 | $73,136 | +28% | #63 of 841 | #88 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | $42,769 | $72,475 | +29% | #8 of 187 | #13 | $26,324 |
| History | $20,075 | $72,389 | +43% | #19 of 459 | #22 | $26,000 |
| Sociology | $32,511 | $71,581 | +36% | #11 of 462 | #13 | $25,495 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $71,430 | +30% | #14 of 265 | #17 | $23,250 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $29,958 | $70,101 | +19% | #5 of 33 | #14 | $23,849 |
| Anthropology | $40,384 | $66,562 | +43% | #6 of 188 | #7 | $22,562 |
| Social Work | — | $66,349 | +28% | #10 of 420 | #11 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $41,165 | $65,848 | +58% | #1 of 68 | #1 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $26,652 | $63,834 | +31% | #32 of 576 | #40 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $28,256 | $62,273 | +23% | #67 of 1027 | #101 | $25,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $30,985 | $61,877 | +49% | #7 of 45 | #7 | $25,247 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,929 | $60,515 | +46% | #9 of 423 | #11 | $25,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $58,044 | +4% | #69 of 207 | #101 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $36,704 | $54,738 | +25% | #14 of 144 | #19 | $25,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $47,985 | — | — | — | — | $26,917 |
| Dance | $20,381 | $47,036 | +18% | #16 of 58 | #22 | $25,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $14,133 | $46,317 | +16% | #34 of 255 | #72 | $26,826 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Fordham University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $431,786
- Avg rent near campus: $2,772/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10462 (7.8% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where Fordham University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,335 | $60,335 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $89,575 | $89,575 |
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology