by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Fairfield University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Fairfield University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #35 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 35 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 96 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 184 |
| Master’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairfield University awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Fairfield University is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $95,367 a year. This is above $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Read more about Fairfield University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Fairfield University awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
Graduate study is also available at Fairfield University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 31 |
