by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Fairfield University compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Fairfield University is in the top 5% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #24 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Fairfield University awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $95,367 a year. This is above $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, nursing 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Read more about Fairfield University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Approximately 84% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. About 68% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Fairfield University.
This nursing program at Fairfield University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 187 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 26 |
| Nursing Practice | 17 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 16 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 12 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 2 |
Fairfield University awarded 187 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Fairfield University conferred 26 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
Fairfield University conferred 17 completions in nursing practice recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
Fairfield University granted 16 degrees in nurse anesthetist in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Fairfield University awarded 12 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Fairfield University awarded 2 completions in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).