Sociology and Anthropology at a Glance (2011-2012)

PROGRAM COSTS:
Over the past 3 years students earned an average of 14 credits per term, while in coursework. Visit our Tuition and Fees page to view the current tuition fees.

FINANCIAL AID:
In academic year 2010 - 2011, 20 students were enrolled in the sociology and anthropology program.

In the sociology and anthropology program, 12 (50%) students had stipends, including:

2 (17%) distinguished fellowships

5 (42%) graduate assistantships

3 (25%) teaching associates

2 (17%) teaching fellows

0 (0%) external funding

In the sociology and anthropology program, 12 (50%) students had scholarships, including:

5(17%) distinguished fellowships

5 (42%) graduate assistantships

3 (25%) teaching associates

2 (17%) teaching fellows

0 (0%) external funding

0 (0%) tuition scholarships

Visit the following websites regarding financial aid information:
Financial Aid
Distinguished Fellowships

TIME TO COMPLETION:

Since 2001, Fordham’s Sociology and Anthropology program has had:

39 masters only graduates, with a median registered time to degree of 1.7 years

8 students earned a master’s degree en route to a doctorate, with a median registered time to degree of 1.7 years

10 students earned a doctorate with a non-Fordham master’s, with a median registered time to degree of 7.1 years

7 students earned a doctorate with a Fordham master’s, with a median registered time to degree of 8.4 years for both degrees.

INCOMING STUDENTS:
Of 8 admitted applicants for academic year 2011 - 2012, 2 (25%) made up the entering cohort.

3 (100%) M.A. students

The entering cohort had GRE score (2008 - 2010) ranges of:

Verbal: 500-610

Quantitative: 480-720

Analytical Writing: 4-5

The average Bachelor’s GPA for incoming students:

3.75

DEGREES AWARDED:

In academic year 2009 - 2010, Fordham awarded 2 degrees in sociology.

1 (%) Ph.D.
1 (%) M.A.

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TIME TO COMPLETION:
Students graduating in academic year 2004 through academic year 2010

Total Graduates	Mean # of years to completion	Median # of years to completion
15	7.8	7.7

Ph.D. Graduates beginning at the bachelor level (with Fordham masters)

<5 years	5 years	6 years	7 years	> 7 years
0	0	1	1	5
0%	0%	14%	14%	71%

Ph.D. Graduates beginning with advanced degree (with non-Fordham masters)

<5 years 5 years 6 years 7 years > 7 years

0 3 1 1 4

0% 33% 11% 11% 44%

Sociology and Anthropology at a Glance (2011-2012)

The Sociology and Anthropology Department is currently not accepting applications to the Ph.D. program.