by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Fairfield University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Fairfield University highly for social sciences, coming in at #179 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 179 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 27 of 75 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This social sciences area of study at Fairfield University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 41 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 10 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fairfield University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Fairfield University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $76,138 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,833 in student loans. This is above $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. About 76% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fairfield University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
