Fordham University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fordham University at a glance

• 10,512

  students enrolled

• 5,409

  degrees and certificates a year

• 82%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $44,338

  average net price a year

  Tuition $60,335

• $68,008

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $85,569

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  57% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Fordham University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Bronx County, where the college is.

• 162

  open professional jobs

• 20

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 7.0%

  unemployment in Bronx County

  2026-09 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $49,036

  median household income

  Bronx County

• 28%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, public administration & social work, legal studies, which lead to finance (9 open), sales (9 open), operations (16 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (7 open).

Hiring most: Bronxworks (30), Argus Community (13), PERRIGO (7), NEW York Edge (6), Samaritan Daytop Village (6), Bronxcare Health System (5), Westhab (5), Bowery Residents Committee (4).

What they hire for: Programs (33), Clinical (21), Operations (16), Administration (11), Finance (9), Sales (9). Programs jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: New York City Workforce Development Board.

• Bronx Workforce1 Career CenterBronx · 718-960-7901 · Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Workforce1 Career Center Bronx - Hunts PointBronx · 718-542-6777 · Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Fordham University?

Fordham University enrolls about 10,512 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bronx, New York. It awards about 5,409 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fordham University?

82% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fordham University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $68,008 six years after entry and $85,569 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fordham University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Fordham University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Fordham University?

162 open professional jobs are listed in Bronx County, 20 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Bronxworks has the most openings.