by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Fairfield University stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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Fairfield University is in the top 15% of the country for psychology. In particular, it placed #52 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 21 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 21 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in Connecticut | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairfield University conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University earn a median of $61,555 a year. This is lower than $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Read more about Fairfield University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. Roughly 75% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. Roughly 62% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Fairfield University.
The psychology program at Fairfield University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 61 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 29 |