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Philosophy & Religious Studies at Fordham University

Philosophy & Religious Studies at Fordham University

If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, take a look at what Fordham University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fordham University is in Bronx, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at Fordham University

Many students take online classes at Fordham University. Of 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Fordham University

Rankings can help you compare Fordham University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 39
Best Value New York #20 of 22
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #200 of 208

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 39
Best Value New York #20 of 22
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #84 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #200 of 208

Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Fordham University

Students who complete Fordham University’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies at Fordham University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,859
2 years $38,987
4 years $67,328
5 years $89,709

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Fordham University take home a median $67,328, compared with $83,253 for all Fordham University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Philosophy & Religious Studies earnings compared with all majors at Fordham University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Fordham University stands at $24,660.

Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Fordham University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $71,584
Mathematicians $66,238
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $47,517
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $40,564

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