Is Fairfield University worth it?
Fairfield University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Fairfield, Connecticut (large suburb). It awarded 1,676 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in finance, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Fairfield University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$61,503
Median earnings 4 years after
$91,378
Median earnings 10 years after
$88,794
Average net price
$48,095
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
1,676
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
5,373
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $91,418 | $101,831 | 224 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $62,952 | $106,663 | 148 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $53,891 | $86,740 | 106 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $46,677 | $78,081 | 83 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $73,445 | $117,339 | 71 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $150,046 | $163,093 | 60 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $48,256 | $60,277 | 48 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $52,092 | $74,031 | 47 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,890 | $70,211 | 40 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $74,023 | $120,303 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $50,558 | $84,962 | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $62,846 | $91,633 | 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $79,999 | $112,565 | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $27,206 | $62,527 | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $38,426 | $83,709 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 202 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 132 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 116 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Accounting | Master's | 59 |
| Business Analytics | Master's | 42 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22% | 2,037 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 2,018 |
| Educational Services | 12% | 1,147 |
| Finance and Insurance | 12% | 1,076 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 475 |
| Information | 5% | 424 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 409 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 367 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fairfield University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Connecticut. Counts under 10 are not published.
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