Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 81.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.3%
- Retention Rate
- 87.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $85,569
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,300
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $258/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $122,038 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $113,850 | $50,293 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $103,078 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $100,690 | $147,561 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $85,538 | $21,199 |
| Taxation. | Master | $81,702 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $80,705 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $79,081 | $83,264 |
| Economics. | Master | $73,446 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $73,195 | $26,870 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $71,575 | $37,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $71,351 | $23,000 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor | $70,176 | $22,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $67,240 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $65,944 |
Outcomes Overview
Fordham graduates earn a median salary of $85,569 ten years after graduation, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.29. Monthly loan payments of $258 represent only 3.6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's Jesuit emphasis on ethics and service produces graduates who excel in finance, law, media, and public service across New York's professional landscape. Alumni like Denzel Washington and former Governor Andrew Cuomo demonstrate the school's networking power in entertainment and politics. With 91.5% of graduates employed and relatively manageable debt loads, Fordham delivers a strong return on investment for students willing to pay premium tuition for prime NYC access.