Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$48,095After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate84%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$26,000Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate33%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $33,302 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $35,155 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,953 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $44,077 |
| $110,001 or more | $50,773 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Open the net price calculatorMajors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor’s | $71,747 | $110,586 | Accountant, Financial analyst |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biology, GeneralBachelor’s | No data | No data | Dentist, High school teacher, Occupational therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Biomedical engineer |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $50,558 | $84,962 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| ChemistryBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, Dentist, High school teacher, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | No data | No data | Computer systems analyst, Data scientist, Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Computer hardware engineer, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Data AnalyticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, Financial analyst, Management analyst (consultant), Market research analyst, Statistician |
| EconomicsBachelor’s | $74,023 | $120,303 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Lawyer, Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Aerospace engineer, Computer hardware engineer, Electrical engineer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | $27,206 | $62,527 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor’s | $62,952 | $106,663 | Financial analyst |
| Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| HistoryBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Actuary, Data scientist, Management analyst (consultant), Statistician |
| Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Industrial engineer |
| MarketingBachelor’s | $53,891 | $86,740 | Market research analyst |
| MathematicsBachelor’s | No data | $84,078 | Data scientist, High school teacher, Statistician |
| Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s | $62,846 | $91,633 | Aerospace engineer, Mechanical engineer |
| MusicBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| PhilosophyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Lawyer |
| PhysicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | $38,426 | $83,709 | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $39,890 | $70,211 | Occupational therapist |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor’s | $91,418 | $101,831 | Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor’s | No data | No data | Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor’s | No data | No data | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.