Economics at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Fairfield University graduates in economics earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fairfield University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 29 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $121,787 | $107,246 | #46 | $86,367 |
| 30 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $121,337 | $106,850 | #48 | $72,099 |
| 31 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $121,307 | $110,381 | #39 | $76,606 |
| 32 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $120,303 | $108,311 | #45 | $74,023 |
| 33 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $118,999 | $104,274 | #53 | $84,460 |
| 34 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $118,557 | $112,842 | #35 | $55,614 |
| 35 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $118,131 | $104,027 | #55 | $69,288 |
Other Majors at Fairfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,586 | $71,747 | #19 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $106,663 | $62,952 | #31 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,831 | $91,418 | #124 of 966 |
| International Business | $101,411 | — | #10 of 115 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $96,937 | — | #25 of 166 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $94,347 | $49,239 | #3 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,633 | $62,846 | #146 of 318 |
| Marketing | $86,740 | $53,891 | #41 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,962 | $50,558 | #82 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $84,078 | — | #63 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $83,709 | $38,426 | #31 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $78,081 | $46,677 | #13 of 660 |
| Psychology | $70,211 | $39,890 | #24 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,527 | $27,206 | #35 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairfield University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,023 one year after graduating and $120,303 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairfield University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Fairfield University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Fairfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.