Below are the key facts about this program at Fairfield University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fairfield University among the top schools in the country for health professions, placing at #57 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 57 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 19 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 135 |
Here is each degree level available for health professions at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 196 |
| Master’s | 86 |
This health professions area of study at Fairfield University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Fairfield University conferred 196 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Fairfield University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $122,935 a year. This is higher than $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairfield University, health professions students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 4% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Approximately 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Fairfield University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 86 |