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Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield University Review

3.75
Based on 8 Reviews
Fairfield, CT, 1073 N Benson Rd
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture B+
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups B+
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Fairfield University is a medium sized, private, four-year university enrolling 5,138 students and offering 104 degrees in Fairfield, CT.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Fairfield University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Business
428 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
76
47
0
Business Administration and Management
43
30
0
Economics
29
Finance
105
18
0
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
0
International Business
0
Management Science
0
Marketing/marketing Management
79
0
Taxation
1
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Education and Liberal Arts
317 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
4
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
1
0
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
24
1
Creative Writing
21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
0
Education
28
2
Educational/instructional Technology
7
0
Educational Leadership and Administration
0
0
Elementary Education and Teaching
14
English Language and Literature
72
French Language and Literature
2
General Studies
10
German Language and Literature
1
Italian Language and Literature
0
Liberal Arts
1
Music Teacher Education
0
Reading Teacher Education
0
Spanish Language and Literature
2
Special Education and Teaching
26
2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
86
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
10
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
225 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
American/united States Studies/civilization
3
3
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
0
History
11
Human Development and Family Studies
1
Humanities/humanistic Studies
0
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
9
International Relations and Affairs
29
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
3
Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling
21
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
0
Philosophy
5
Political Science
31
Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician
0
Psychology
64
0
Public Administration
0
Religion/religious Studies
1
School Psychology
10
10
Sociology
4
Sociology and Anthropology
20
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Healthcare
163 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Nurse Anesthetist
0
Nursing Administration
1
Nursing Practice
21
Registered Nurse
130
11
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Engineering
98 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
0
Computer Engineering
3
Computer Software Engineering
1
22
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
0
5
24
Environmental Studies
0
Industrial Engineering
13
Manufacturing Engineering
0
Mechanical Engineering
0
24
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Mathematics and Science
83 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
3
Biology
42
Chemistry
4
Mathematics
18
11
Neuroscience
0
Physics
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Art and Design
33 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
4
Film/video and Photographic Arts
17
Fine Arts
2
Music
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Computer Technology
22 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
6
Management Information Systems
16
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Communication and Media
9 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communication and Media Studies
9
Journalism
0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1985

Nowadays I have no idea

Rated January 2016
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B+ Great
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1985

Somewhat cliquie but a great broad experience though a little narrow

Rated January 2016
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A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
BA, Class of 1995

for the tiem i was there they were fairily modern

Rated January 2016
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B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1985

sports (basketball and rugby main well-attended), drinking, dances, concerts

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