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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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 2024 found work in nearly every sector of the economy, contributing to the ever-growing ranks of the Fordham alumni network.
2024 Leading Industries
Industry Number of Graduates Investment Banking
104
Financial Services
89
Advertising, PR & Marketing
85
Healthcare
62
Accounting
61
Legal & Law Enforcement
56
Non-Profit - Other
54
Movies, TV, Music, Gaming
40
Insurance
38
Journalism, Media & Publishing
36
Retail Stores
35
Investment / Portfolio Management
33
Performing and Fine Arts
32
Fashion
31
Higher Education
31
K-12 Education
29
Internet & Software
28
Sports & Leisure
27
Other Industries
365
Total
1,236
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2024 Top Hiring Employers
Employer Number of Graduates Fordham University*
19
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
19
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
17
EY
16
Freelance/Self-Employed
12
Morgan Stanley
12
Goldman Sachs & Co.
9
KPMG
9
Bank of America - Merrill Lynch
8
Citigroup Inc.
8
New York Life Insurance
8
Barclays
7
Deloitte
7
Mizuho
7
UBS
7
TD Bank
6
Weill Cornell Medical College
6
Wells Fargo
6
Success Academy Charter Schools (NY)
5
All Other Responses
1,048
Total
1,236
*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.
2024 Public Service Programs
Service Organization Number of Graduates Jesuit Volunteer Corps
2
Montefiore Medical Center
2
New York City Police Department
1
Alaska Community Action on Toxics
1
Archipelagos Marine Insitute of Conservation
1
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn
1
Connecticut Audubon Society
1
Futures and Options
1
Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund
1
Mount Sinai Health System
1
Nutley Board of Education
1
NYC Health + Hospitals
1
Orthodox Volunteer Corps
1
Peace Corps
1
Risk Assessment and Crisis Hotline Study
1
RR Donnelley & Sons - Angola
1
The Hospital of University of Pennsylvania - Penn Medicine
1
VoluntarItaly
1
Westchester Medical Center
1
Yahel - Israel Service Learning
1
Total
22
