by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fairfield University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fairfield University as a strong choice for accounting, placing at #78 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 78 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 14 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 65 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in accounting at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 59 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairfield University awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Fairfield University is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University earn a median of $91,466 a year. This is higher than $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairfield University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,633 in student loans. This is lower than $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about Fairfield University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 59% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Fairfield University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 59 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 1 |
