Nursing at Fairfield University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Fairfield University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fairfield University sits in Fairfield, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 260 nursing graduations were recorded at Fairfield University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University
Many students take online classes at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Fairfield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #92 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1860 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #92 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1860 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fairfield University
Students who complete Fairfield University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $81,965 |
| 2 years | $80,786 |
| 3 years | $85,425 |
| 4 years | $95,367 |
| 5 years | $121,746 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Fairfield University earn a median of $95,367, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Fairfield University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Fairfield University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Fairfield University are 90% women (235) and 10% men (25).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 184 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Fairfield University, 96% were women (177) and 4% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 154 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 31 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Fairfield University, 84% were women (26) and 16% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Fairfield University
The Nursing program at Fairfield University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 187 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 16 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 26 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 2 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Practice | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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