Clinical/Medical Social Work at Fairfield University
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Social Work, consider the program at Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 clinical/medical social work degrees were granted at Fairfield University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairfield University
Online coursework is an option at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Social Work Rankings at Fairfield University
Rankings can help you compare Fairfield University’s Clinical/Medical Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 46 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates at Fairfield University are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).
Clinical/Medical Social Work Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 12 master’s clinical/medical social work graduates at Fairfield University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Social Work master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Clinical/Medical Social Work master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, above the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Social Work program at Fairfield University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Clinical/Medical Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $52,157 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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