Engineering at Fairfield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University sits in Fairfield, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University
Many students take online classes 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.
Engineering Rankings at Fairfield University
Use these rankings to compare Fairfield University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #23 of 46 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #46 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #304 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #675 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Fairfield University
Graduates of Fairfield University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,682 |
| 2 years | $68,666 |
| 3 years | $75,412 |
| 4 years | $85,931 |
| 5 years | $88,933 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Fairfield University take home a median $85,931, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Fairfield University comes in at $26,876.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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