# Fairfield University: International Business (bachelor's)

Fairfield, CT. IPEDS 129242, CIP 52.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairfield-university/majors/international-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $101,411 (U.S. median for this major: $73,640 across 111 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$27,771

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.04 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $101,411 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,302 | $134,540 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $35,155 | $142,026 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $26,953 | $108,890 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $44,077 | $178,071 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $50,773 | $205,123 | 3.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## International Business at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $101,411 | $27,000 | $48,095 | 84% |
| Quinnipiac University | $77,823 | $26,000 | $40,675 | 76% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $137,230 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $137,220 CT, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011): median wage $388,060 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $295,120 CT, $213,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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