Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Fairfield University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 19 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Fairfield University.
Mechanical Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 86K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $85,931 | — | 30 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Banking and Financial Support Services. leads business & economics with 99K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $98,540★ | $69,625 | 168 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $89,779 | — | 104 |
| Information Resources Management.Small sample | — | $87,329 | — | 18 |
| International Business.Small sample | — | $80,559 | — | 19 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $75,350 | $63,300 | 117 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $73,938 | — | 43 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 90K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $89,845 | $59,866 | 183 |
Algebra and Number Theory. leads sciences & mathematics with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $70,064★ | — | 17 |
| Biology, General. | — | $69,349 | — | 32 |
Applied Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 82K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics. | — | $81,906★ | — | 27 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $65,857 | — | 33 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $61,555 | $32,595 | 63 |
| International Relations and Affairs. | — | $47,260 | — | 22 |
| Sociology and Anthropology.Small sample | — | $38,337 | — | 6 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $63,356 | — | 85 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $59,811★ | — | 34 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production.Small sample | — | $55,636 | — | 6 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $25,194 | — | 9 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
