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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 3rd in Connecticut. In fact, 1,099 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

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The Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Connecticut to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Connecticut to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut. UCONN is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Storrs.

About 28% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 72% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at UCONN accumulate an average of around $20,255 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $550.

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#2

Yale University

New Haven, CT

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Yale University is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Yale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.

About 35% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 65% are male.

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#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Wesleyan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Connecticut. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 32% of the economics majors at the school.

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#4

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

Out of the 14 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Trinity Bantams is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 25% of the economics majors at the school.

On average, economics graduates from Trinity Bantams take out $20,852 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Connecticut College

New London, CT

Out of the 14 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Connecticut College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of New London, Conn College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 72 students majoring in economics at Conn College, 60% are male and 40% are female.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Conn College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,144.

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With a ranking of #6, Central Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. CCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain.

Women make up 21% of the economics majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from CCSU carry an average student debt load of $23,508.

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#7

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#8

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Women make up 24% of the economics majors at the school.

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#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford.

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#9

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.

About 31% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 69% are male.

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Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,397
New Hampshire 353
Rhode Island 375
Maine 256
Vermont 202

Economics Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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