Fairfield University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fairfield University at a glance

• 5,373

  students enrolled

• 1,736

  degrees and certificates a year

• 84%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $48,095

  average net price a year

  Tuition $55,510

• $73,693

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $88,794

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  33% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Fairfield University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, where the college is.

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• 145

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.6%

  unemployment in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $87,135

  median household income

  Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, psychology, which lead to finance (14 open), sales (10 open), operations (28 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (30), Cooper Companies (15), Hartford HealthCare (8), Hartford HealthCare (6), CooperSurgical (4), Ametek Inc/ (2), Beacon Mobility (2), Butler (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (45), Operations (28), Finance (14), Sales (10), Legal (9), Data & Analytics (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

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Common questions

How big is Fairfield University?

Fairfield University enrolls about 5,373 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Fairfield, Connecticut. It awards about 1,736 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fairfield University?

84% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fairfield University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $73,693 six years after entry and $88,794 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fairfield University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Fairfield University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Fairfield University?

145 open professional jobs are listed in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 16 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.