Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Fairfield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at 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. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Fairfield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #17 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 98 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #97 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1297 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Fairfield University
Graduates of Fairfield University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,352 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $63,116 |
| 4 years | $69,349 |
| 5 years | $85,315 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Fairfield University earn a median of $69,349, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Fairfield University stands at $26,290.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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