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Computer Engineering at Fairfield University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, take a look at what Fairfield University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 computer engineering graduations were recorded at Fairfield University.

Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University

Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Fairfield University

Rankings can help you compare Fairfield University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#3 of 5
Best Value	Connecticut	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 16
Best Value	New England (Region)	#16 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#68 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#226 of 229

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#3 of 5
Best Value	Connecticut	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 16
Best Value	New England (Region)	#16 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#68 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#226 of 229

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Fairfield University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Engineering graduates at Fairfield University are 10% women (1) and 90% men (9).

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Fairfield University

Of the 10 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Fairfield University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	6

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

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Fairfield University

The Computer Engineering program at Fairfield University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Software Engineering	10

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.