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. We've also included details on how Fairfield U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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Fairfield U is in the top 10% of the country for finance. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 666 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U is $58,022. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, finance students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,500 for all finance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at Fairfield U is $828 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Fairfield University.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of finance bachelor's degrees went to men and 26% went to 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 bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 141 |
| Marketing | 115 |
| Business Administration & Management | 90 |
| International Business | 25 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
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