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General Economics in Connecticut

General Economics Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 653 students earned their General Economics degrees in CT.

A General Economics major is the 10th 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 642
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Master’s Degree 3
Associate 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: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.4%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Connecticut

There are 7,280 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a general 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 general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

464 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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Trinity College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,118. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

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Connecticut College

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

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private school has an average net price of $44,554. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Fairfield University

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

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $45,701.

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University of Hartford

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,707. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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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

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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