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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Fairfield U was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U is $53,920. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Fairfield University.
The economics program at Fairfield U awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% 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, 81% 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 economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 12 |
International Relations & National Security | 10 |
Sociology | 9 |
Sociology & Anthropology | 3 |
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