by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Fairfield University ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Fairfield University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #151 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fairfield University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $65,857 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairfield University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Roughly 74% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Fairfield University.
The political science & government program at Fairfield University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 |
Fairfield University awarded 23 completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).