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Jobs for Economics Grads in Connecticut

34,530 people in the state and 2,896,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Economics.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Economics Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, Economics grads earn an average of $101,409. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,045.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. CT

There are 5 colleges in Connecticut that offer Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,816 after earning their degree at this institution. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#2

Yale University

New Haven

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,379 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,304 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Trinity College

Hartford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,307 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#5

Connecticut College

New London

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,155 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 38% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Economics Careers in CT

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Search Marketing Strategists 8% $85,177
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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