by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Fairfield University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Fairfield University is a solid choice among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #115 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fairfield University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $81,906 a year. This is lower than $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairfield University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is below $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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Among recent graduates, 77% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. Roughly 82% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Approximately 50% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Fairfield University.