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Economics Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 1,099 students earned their Economics degrees in CT.

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 1,013
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

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
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

#2

Yale University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Yale. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

#3

Wesleyan University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

#4

Trinity College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,447 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student to faculty ratio is 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. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,977.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at CCSU. 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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation. 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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

University of Hartford

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

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#9

Fairfield University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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
Survey Researchers 13% $44,940
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 economics.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Political Science & Government 802
Sociology 382
Criminology 179
International Relations & Security 146
Anthropology 124
Urban Studies 45
Other Social Sciences 30
General Social Sciences 21

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