# Fairfield University: International Relations (bachelor's)

Fairfield, CT. IPEDS 129242, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fairfield-university/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,239
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,347 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$28,039

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.04 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,347 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 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $35,155 | $142,026 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $26,953 | $108,890 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $44,077 | $178,071 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $50,773 | $205,123 | 3.6 years |

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

## International Relations at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $94,347 | $27,000 | $48,095 | 84% |
| Connecticut College | $71,960 | $25,855 | $36,175 | 82% |

## 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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