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. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Fairfield U came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Fairfield U. This makes it the #413 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,418 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, nursing students borrow a median amount of $71,118 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Fairfield U is $712 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 213 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% 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 bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Fairfield U make a median salary of $118,169 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 29 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Fairfield U, about 7% were men and 93% 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, 62% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 57 |
| Public Health | 8 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 1 |
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