by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Fairfield University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Fairfield University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #129 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 129 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Connecticut | 5 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fairfield University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Fairfield University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 5 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $81,906 a year. This is lower than $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairfield University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is below $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about Fairfield University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 77% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University are White. Roughly 82% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fairfield University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 2 |
