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General Economics Schools in Connecticut

663 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A General Economics major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 651
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 1
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 7,280 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $95,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#2

Trinity College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#3

Connecticut College

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

74% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,310 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $36,964. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $59,090 after graduation.

#7

Fairfield University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,569.

#7

University of Hartford

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

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,345 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,788 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,802 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,154. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Economics Careers in CT

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Managers 9% $118,140
Economics Professors 4% $94,260
Economists 0% $93,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Quantitative Economics 388

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