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Economics Schools in Connecticut

1,099 students earned Economics degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 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 1,013
Master’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Associate Degree 1

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: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.3%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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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
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $72,046 after graduation. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Trinity College

Hartford
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

An average student at Trinity Bantams will pay a net price of $32,694. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#5

Connecticut College

New London
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Fairfield University

Fairfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,633.

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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