Nursing Practice at Fairfield University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Practice, take a look at what Fairfield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 nursing practice 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%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at Fairfield University
Rankings can help you compare Fairfield University’s Nursing Practice program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 182 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 327 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing Practice graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Practice graduates at Fairfield University are 82% women (14) and 18% men (3).
Nursing Practice Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 12 master’s nursing practice graduates at Fairfield University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Practice master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 33% of Nursing Practice master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.