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Mathematics at Fairfield University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics, take a look at what Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 mathematics degrees were granted at Fairfield University.

Online Class Availability at Fairfield University

Distance learning is available 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.

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Fairfield University

Those who finish Fairfield University’s Mathematics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$61,516
3 years	$70,429
4 years	$70,064
5 years	$74,058

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mathematics graduates from Fairfield University report median earnings of $70,064, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics graduates from Fairfield University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mathematics graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mathematics graduates at Fairfield University are 50% women (7) and 50% men (7).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Fairfield University

Among the 10 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Fairfield University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 30% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, below the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at Fairfield University

Of the 4 master’s mathematics degrees awarded at Fairfield University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Fairfield University

The Mathematics program at Fairfield University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mathematics	14

Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mathematics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Statisticians	$130,349
Bioinformatics Technicians	$121,896
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.