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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.

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).

Fairfield University gender breakdown of Nursing Practice Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing Practice majors at Fairfield University

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

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