by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Fairfield U came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 66 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Fairfield U. This makes it the #69 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,421 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Fairfield U make a median salary of $67,102. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,633 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Fairfield University.
Of the 75 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Fairfield U in 2020-2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 66 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Fairfield U, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 165 |
| Marketing | 115 |
| Business Administration & Management | 90 |
| International Business | 25 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
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