by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Fairfield U ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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Fairfield U is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in communications from Fairfield U. This makes it the #182 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,677 a year. This is higher than $34,959, which is the national median for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Fairfield U was $855 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from Fairfield U in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Fairfield U does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Of the 3 communications students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Fairfield U, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
| Journalism | 3 |
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