by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Fairfield University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fairfield University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Fairfield University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $76,138 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,833 in student loans. This is above $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, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. About 76% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Fairfield University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in economics, general in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Fairfield University granted 23 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
Fairfield University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in international relations and affairs recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Fairfield University granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in sociology, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Fairfield University awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in sociology and anthropology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fairfield University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 2 |
