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Accounting at Fairfield University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.

Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Accounting Degrees Available at Fairfield U

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Master’s Degree in Accounting

Fairfield U Accounting Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Fairfield U came in at #34. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Accounting Graduates	22
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools	24
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools	27
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	31
Best Accounting Schools	34
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Accounting Graduates	41
Highest Paid Accounting Graduates	48
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Accounting	54
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting	54
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	306
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	316
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	325
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	332
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	348
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	372
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	384
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	403
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	529
Best Accounting Colleges for Veterans	590
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	607
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	618
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	674
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	729
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	742
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	747
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting	800
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	800
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	803
Best Value Colleges for Accounting	833
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	834
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	885
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	942
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	994

Popularity of Accounting at Fairfield U

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 #65 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.

 

Accounting Student Diversity at Fairfield U

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Fairfield University.

Fairfield U Accounting Bachelor’s Program

The accounting program at Fairfield U awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students 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 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

Fairfield U Accounting Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 52% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students 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 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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Stagophile under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.