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Economics Schools in Connecticut

1,139 students earned Economics degrees in Connecticut in the <nil> year.

An Economics major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Connecticut

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,037
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Connecticut

14,690 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Connecticut

Economics grads earn an average of $95,450 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

481 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,876 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
14,567 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,106 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,341. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
3,581 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $26,080. In their early career, Wesleyan U grads earn an average salary of $59,414.

#4

Trinity College

Hartford
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,190 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,516 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,036.

#5

Connecticut College

New London
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,814.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,653 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,434. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,656 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,785 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,871.

#9

Fairfield University

Fairfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,826 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $43,569.

#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,917 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,932. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

Economics Careers in CT

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $67,520
Managers 9% $118,140
Economics Professors 4% $94,260
Economists 0% $93,950

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