Psychology at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Fairfield University graduates in psychology earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fairfield University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 21 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $72,136 | $73,341 | #16 | $38,115 |
| 22 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $71,584 | $78,198 | #6 | $36,716 |
| 23 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $70,461 | $64,115 | #40 | $34,139 |
| 24 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $70,211 | $63,212 | #49 | $39,890 |
| 25 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $70,123 | $63,807 | #44 | $28,018 |
| 26 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,033 | $61,671 | #71 | $44,760 |
| 27 | Elon University Elon, NC | $69,856 | $74,965 | #9 | $36,668 |
Other Majors at Fairfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $120,303 | $74,023 | #32 of 368 |
| 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 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,527 | $27,206 | #35 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairfield University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,890 one year after graduating and $70,211 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairfield University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fairfield University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fairfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.