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Economics in Connecticut

Economics Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Economics Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 34,530 people employed in jobs related to an Economics degree, compared to 2,896,860 nationwide.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Economics Jobs in Connecticut

Economics grads earn an average of $101,409 in the state and $99,045 nationwide.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. CT

There are 5 colleges in Connecticut that offer Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,816 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 54% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#2

Yale University

New Haven

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,379 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,304 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Trinity College

Hartford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,307 a year. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#5

Connecticut College

New London

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,155 in their first year after graduation. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Economics Careers in CT

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Search Marketing Strategists 8% $85,177
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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