Education at Fairfield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Fairfield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairfield University sits in Fairfield, CT.
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Online Class Availability at Fairfield University
Online coursework is an option at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Fairfield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 118 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #110 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1579 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Fairfield University
Graduates of Fairfield University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,077 |
| 2 years | $50,413 |
| 3 years | $53,209 |
| 4 years | $58,503 |
| 5 years | $64,472 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Fairfield University take home a median $58,503, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Fairfield University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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