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. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Fairfield University as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #171 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 171 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 12 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 25 of 58 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairfield University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Fairfield University holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University report a median salary of $65,857 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Fairfield University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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 |
Read more about Fairfield University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. Roughly 74% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Fairfield University granted 23 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
