Public Health at Fairfield University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 public health degrees were awarded at Fairfield University.
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Studying Online at Fairfield University
Many students take online classes 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.
Public Health Rankings at Fairfield University
Rankings can help you compare Fairfield University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 411 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Fairfield University are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 12 bachelor’s public health graduates at Fairfield University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Fairfield University
The Public Health program at Fairfield University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
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.