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Nursing at Fairfield University

If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Fairfield University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Fairfield University sits in Fairfield, CT.

Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University

Many students take online classes at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Fairfield University

These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 97
Best Value Connecticut #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 1,918
Best Value New England (Region) #92 of 92
Best Value Nationwide #1860 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 97
Best Value Connecticut #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 1,918
Best Value New England (Region) #92 of 92
Best Value Nationwide #1860 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 97
Best Value Connecticut #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 1,918
Best Value New England (Region) #92 of 92
Best Value Nationwide #1860 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fairfield University

Students who complete Fairfield University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Fairfield University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $81,965
2 years $80,786
3 years $85,425
4 years $95,367
5 years $121,746

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Fairfield University earn a median of $95,367, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Fairfield University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Fairfield University comes in at $27,000.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Fairfield University

The Nursing program at Fairfield University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 187
Nurse Anesthetist 16
Family Practice Nursing 26
Nurse Midwifery 2
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nursing Practice 17

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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