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. We've also included details on how Fairfield U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, Fairfield U came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,952 a year. This is higher than $53,649, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, finance students borrow a median amount of $68,258 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at Fairfield U is $828 per month.
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Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
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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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Fairfield U tuition and fees.
Of the 183 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in finance from Fairfield U in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U finance 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 179 |
| Marketing | 148 |
| Business Administration & Management | 147 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| International Business | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
