Top Ranked Programs
Fairfield University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a Jesuit business-focused private university. Nursing is the largest program with 213 graduates annually, followed by Finance, Digital Marketing, Accounting, and Psychology, General. Across 32 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength concentrated in business and finance-adjacent fields. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's professional orientation. Economics leads with median earnings of $120,303 four years after enrollment, followed by Accounting at $110,586 and Finance at $106,663. Nursing, the institution's largest program, graduates 213 students annually and delivers median earnings of $101,831 four years after enrollment. Finance and Digital Marketing round out the enrollment leaders with 183 and 148 graduates respectively, both supporting strong early-career financial outcomes aligned with regional employer demand in Connecticut and the Northeast. The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes. Business and professional fields dominate the degree output, positioning Fairfield University graduates for stable entry into accounting, finance, management, and related sectors. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these professional fields align with sustained regional and national labor-market demand.