General Economics at University of Connecticut
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Connecticut. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Connecticut
Many students take online classes at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at University of Connecticut
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Connecticut’s General Economics 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 | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 387 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 387 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 24 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 387 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates
Those who complete General Economics program at University of Connecticut work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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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