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Finance Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 850 students earned their Finance degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 58 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 812
Associate Degree 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 64,690 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 4,245,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Connecticut

Finance grads earn an average of $95,670 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144.

#2

Fairfield University

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $66,244 after graduation.

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

An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $41,230. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

#6

Post University

Waterbury
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,296 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,529.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,166. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $42,888 after graduation.

#8

University of Hartford

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,544 a year. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,705 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

Finance Careers in CT

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $144,500
General and Operations Managers 9% $131,310
Personal Financial Advisors 9% $98,000
Financial Analysts 9% $92,470
Financial Specialists 8% $73,560
Budget Analysts 7% $81,850
Loan Officers 6% $74,990
Credit Analysts 3% $76,510
Chief Executives 2% $200,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Financial Planning & Services 42

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