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General Economics at Fairfield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, consider the program at Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Fairfield University
Rankings can help you compare Fairfield University’s General Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 24 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #29 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 387 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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