by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Fairfield U came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 23 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Fairfield U. This makes it the #69 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,747 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, accounting students borrow a median amount of $53,320 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Fairfield U make a median salary of $73,445. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Fairfield U. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 183 |
| Marketing | 148 |
| Business Administration & Management | 147 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| International Business | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.