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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Private Nonprofit · General
Fairfield University is a private nonprofit institution in Fairfield, CT. With a 45% admission rate and 1,380 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,938 students, offers 17 programs with earnings data, and has a 84% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
45%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,380
Enrollment
4,938
Completion Rate
84%
Cost of Attendance
$73,371
In-State Tuition
$56,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,360
Programs
18
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 17 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($73K)
Showing 17 of 17 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $91,418 | $100,140 | $73,371 | 1.2x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,023 | $97,565 | $73,371 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,747 | $110,042 | $73,371 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,952 | $118,205 | $73,371 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,846 | $88,933 | $73,371 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,891 | $91,769 | $73,371 | 0.7x | |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,558 | $80,731 | $73,371 | 0.7x | |
| 8 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,239 | $75,046 | $73,371 | 0.7x | |
| 9 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,677 | $72,991 | $73,371 | 0.6x | |
| 10 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,890 | $66,585 | $73,371 | 0.5x | |
| 11 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,426 | $81,620 | $73,371 | 0.5x | |
| 12 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,206 | $63,905 | $73,371 | 0.4x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $85,315 | $73,371 | — | |
| 14 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $74,058 | $73,371 | — | |
| 15 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $58,235 | $73,371 | — | |
| 16 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $87,404 | $73,371 | — | |
| 17 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $60,119 | $73,371 | — |