Economics at Fordham University
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Fordham University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fordham University is in Bronx, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fordham University
Distance learning is available at Fordham University. Among 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Fordham University
Use these rankings to compare Fordham University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #38 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #453 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #38 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #453 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #38 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #453 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Fordham University
Those who finish Fordham University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,542 |
| 2 years | $58,024 |
| 3 years | $63,956 |
| 4 years | $82,065 |
| 5 years | $94,571 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Fordham University report median earnings of $82,065, compared with $83,253 for all Fordham University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Fordham University comes in at $24,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Fordham University
This Economics program at Fordham University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 151 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Fordham University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.