Why Fordham
RAMILY FOR A REASON
With more than 200,000 alumni all over the world, becoming a Ram means joining a global community where maroon runs deep and pride runs wide. See how Fordham's culture comes to life today.
Where you will learn
At Fordham, you’ll choose more than just a major. You’ll select a field of study that will help you develop solutions and explore possibilities. Even if you’re not sure what you will study yet, we’re here to help you discover what drives you and what matters most to you.
Top 7% in long-term value
Fordham is in the top 7% of U.S. four-year colleges and universities for long-term value according to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
Read about Fordham’s ROI
Top green college
With a sustainability score of 87/99, Fordham was named to The Princeton Review’s “Top Green Colleges List: 2025 Edition.”
Read about our sustainability efforts
Top Fulbright producer
For the second year in a row, the U.S. Department of State recognized Fordham as a top producer of Fulbright students.
Read about Fulbright studentsWhere you’ll find your place
Fordham’s close-knit community is made for finding your people.You’ll meet friends in your major, in one (or more) of the 200+ student organizations, and at events all across campus.
Where you will live
Whether your residence hall is one of Lincoln Center’s skyscrapers or the Gothic-style Queen’s Court at Rose Hill, you’ll have a scenic home and the support of the Fordham community.
Where you will eat
Enjoy new and expanded food options, including renovated dining halls, food trucks, and heated outdoor dining areas. Explore our options and decide which meal plan is right for you.
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THE POWER OF A FORDHAM UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Graduating from Fordham means joining a community of Rams. And it means connecting to your network, preparing for your field, securing the future you want, and having lifelong access to the Fordham Career Center.
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Back to Undergraduate Outcomes. See also top hiring employers and public service.
Recent Fordham University graduates are working in diverse industries around the globe, most launching careers in positions related to their college major. The Class of 2025 found work in nearly every sector of the economy, contributing to the ever-growing ranks of the Fordham alumni network.
2025 Leading Industries
Industry Number of Graduates Accounting
112
Financial Services
111
Investment Banking
105
Healthcare
99
Advertising, PR & Marketing
92
Legal & Law Enforcement
77
Investment / Portfolio Mgmt
56
Non-Profit - Other
54
Internet & Software
52
K-12 Education
45
Journalism, Media & Publishing
43
Movies, TV, Music, Gaming
40
Retail Stores
40
Performing and Fine Arts
36
Insurance
35
Sports & Leisure
33
Govt - Local, State & Federal
32
Other Industries
508
Total
1,570
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2025 Top Hiring Employers
Employer Number of Graduates EY
44
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
34
*Fordham University
21
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
15
Morgan Stanley
15
Deloitte
12
KPMG
11
UBS
10
Bank of America - Merrill Lynch
9
Goldman Sachs & Co.
9
NBC
8
Weill Cornell Medical College
8
Northwestern Mutual
7
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon)
6
Freelance/Self-Employed
6
Jefferies, LLC
6
Mizuho
6
Success Academy Charter Schools (NY)
6
Wells Fargo
6
All Other Responses
1,331
Total
1,570
*This figure includes long-time Fordham employees who have completed their degrees under the tuition remission benefit.
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Fordham graduates will carry their commitment to be men and women for others with them for the rest of their lives. Some take that responsibility a step further dedicating time after graduation to public service. In fact, Fordham is in the top 25 for medium-sized colleges sending the most volunteers to the Peace Corps.
2025 Public Service Programs
Service Organization Number of Graduates Peace Corps
6
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
5
AmeriCorps VISTA
3
Casa de La Misericordia
2
City Year
2
American Red Cross - New Jersey Region
1
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange, Inc.
1
Community at the Crossing
1
FKA Magazine
1
IRIS - Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services
1
Kanakuk Kamps
1
National Institutes of Health
1
Take Back The Night Foundation
1
The Ursuline School
1
Xavier High School
1
Unreported
1
Total
29
