Fordham University — Bronx, NY

Engineering Physics

at Fordham University · Bronx, NY

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $53,359/yr starting out — that's 78% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 8 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $44,338/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $186,207 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$82,762/yr

Starting Salary

$53,359

Finish Rate

81.9%

$82,762/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $44,338/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $38,424/yr)

4 Years Total

$331,048

Typical Debt

$24,300

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,855

What You'd Really Pay

$186,207

That's about $276/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$533,590

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$186,207

Pays for Itself In

8 yrs

Salary Boost

+78%

Ahead After 10 Years

$347,383

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost18.8/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed16.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost10.4/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.