All Fairfield University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $27,206 | $62,527 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $74,023 | $120,303 | $26,500 |
| Accounting | $71,747 | $110,586 | $26,633 |
| Finance | $62,952 | $106,663 | $27,000 |
| International Business | — | $101,411 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | — | $96,937 | — |
| Marketing | $53,891 | $86,740 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $50,558 | $84,962 | $25,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $84,078 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $26,290 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,846 | $91,633 | $26,876 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $46,677 | $78,081 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $91,418 | $101,831 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Fairfield University students earn a median $88,794 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of Connecticut colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
Fairfield University majors questions
How many majors does Fairfield University offer?
Fairfield University offers 48 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Fairfield University?
Economics graduates from Fairfield University earn a median $120,303 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,500.
Which Fairfield University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $62,527 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Fairfield University overview