by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Fairfield University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Fairfield University landed the #73 spot.So, the school sits firmly among the Top 10% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality.For this achievement, Fairfield U received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.In addition, Fairfield U took the #2 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Fairfield U came in at #73.This places the school in the Top 5% of the country for overall quality.This makes Fairfield U a recipient of this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge.Fairfield U also ranked #2 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Connecticut.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingFairfield U ranked #73 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Fairfield U took the #2 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Connecticut.
Fairfield University was the school of choice for 1,473 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 65.8% of the total graduate students at Fairfield U are women and 34.2% are men.
About 19.9% of the graduate students who attend Fairfield U are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Fairfield U. Around 4.7% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Fairfield U who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,687.
Master’s degree recipients from Fairfield U earn an average early-career salary of $107,577.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at Fairfield U enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $166,662.
The graduate programs at Fairfield U lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $157,757 |
| Accounting | $114,150 |
| Business Administration & Management | $76,732 |
| Student Counseling | $64,472 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $51,077 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $50,831 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $46,558 |
| Writing Studies | $46,092 |
Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution.Fairfield U is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Fairfield University.
Contact details for Fairfield U are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 |
| Phone: | 203-254-4000 |
| Website: | fairfield.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/FairfieldUniversity?utm_source=fairfieldsite&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=int_footer_social%3B |
62.4% of the graduate students at Fairfield University took at least one class online.For that same period, 36.9% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 59 | $114,150 |
| Applied Mathematics | 14 | — |
| Area Studies | 1 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 138 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 21 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 10 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 44 | — |
| Data Science. | 7 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 2 | — |
| Economics | 2 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 4 | — |
| General Education | 3 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 8 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | — |
| Information Technology | 5 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 4 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 39 | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 47 | — |
| Nursing | 31 | $139,948 |
| Public Administration | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 9 | — |
| Student Counseling | 14 | $64,472 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 8 | — |
| Writing Studies | 11 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Fairfield University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 4 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 3 | — |
| Marketing | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
| Writing Studies | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Fairfield University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 10 | — |
| Nursing | 45 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| Special Education | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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