Finance at Fairfield University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Fairfield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 249 finance degrees were granted at Fairfield University.
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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.
Finance Rankings at Fairfield University
Use these rankings to compare Fairfield University’s Finance program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 42 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #42 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #528 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance graduates at Fairfield University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Fairfield University are 24% women (60) and 76% men (189).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Fairfield University
Among the 249 bachelor’s finance graduates at Fairfield University, 24% were women (60) and 76% were men (189).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 211 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 7% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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