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. In addition, we cover how Fairfield U ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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Fairfield U is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #160 out of 1,603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Fairfield U. This makes it the #513 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U is $51,604. This is higher than $41,334, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Fairfield U make a median salary of $76,732. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, business administration students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,545.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Fairfield University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Fairfield U. About 53% were men and 47% were 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, 76% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from Fairfield U in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 165 |
| Accounting | 141 |
| Marketing | 115 |
| International Business | 25 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
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