Elementary Education at Fairfield University
If you plan to study Elementary Education, you may want to check out the program at 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, 18 elementary education degrees were awarded at Fairfield University.
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Online Class Availability at Fairfield University
Many students take online classes at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Fairfield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #58 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #867 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Elementary Education graduates at Fairfield University are 94% women (17) and 6% men (1).
Elementary Education Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Of the 18 master’s elementary education graduates at Fairfield University, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Students who finish Elementary Education program at Fairfield University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
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.