by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Fairfield U was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 123 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U is $74,023. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, economics students borrow a median amount of $59,472 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Fairfield U in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 1 |
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