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Economics in Connecticut

Economics Schools in Connecticut

1,161 students earned Economics degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

An Economics major is the 7th 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 1,046
Master’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
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: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Connecticut

There are 14,690 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $95,450, compared to a typical salary of $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
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 66% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Yale University

New Haven
247 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,535. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students get financical aid.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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Trinity College

Hartford
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This private school has an average net price of $37,118. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Connecticut College

New London
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Conn College. An average student at Conn College will pay a net price of $32,664. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,210.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,554.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 96% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,886. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Political Science & Government 802
Sociology 382
International Relations & Security 146
Anthropology 124
Geography & Cartography 53
Urban Studies 45
Other Social Sciences 30
General Social Sciences 21

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