Social Sciences at Fairfield University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Fairfield University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Fairfield University
Use these rankings to compare Fairfield University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #27 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #75 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #924 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Fairfield University
Students who complete Fairfield University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,920 |
| 2 years | $49,768 |
| 3 years | $66,006 |
| 4 years | $76,138 |
| 5 years | $86,814 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Fairfield University take home a median $76,138, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Fairfield University is $26,833.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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