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2024 Best Economics Schools in Connecticut

9 Colleges in Connecticut
1,139 Economics Degrees Awarded
$53,144 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #19 in popularity, economics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,139 degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School

Best Economics Schools in Connecticut Your choice of economics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Economics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Economics Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Economics
Bachelor's Degrees in Economics
Master's Degrees in Economics
Doctor's Degrees in Economics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Schools in Connecticut ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Economics in Connecticut

The schools below may not offer all types of economics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Connecticut Schools in Economics

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
284 Economics Degrees Awarded
13.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.

There were approximately 284 economics students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year. Those economics students who get their degree from Yale University earn $34,022 more than the standard economics graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
416 Economics Degrees Awarded
$47,530 Median Starting Salary

University of Connecticut is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in economics. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were about 416 economics students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the economics program make an average of $47,530 for their early career.

More information about a degree in economics from University of Connecticut

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Economics Degrees Awarded
35.3% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Trinity College if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Hartford. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Trinity Bantams is a great college overall.

There were approximately 119 economics students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Bantams in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the economics degree program at Trinity College make $8,176 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Economics Degrees Awarded
36.1% Growth in Graduates

Connecticut College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in economics. Located in the city of New London, Conn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #255 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Conn College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 72 economics students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program state that they receive average early career income of $54,308.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Economics Degrees Awarded
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were about 42 economics students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program state that they receive average early career wages of $53,920.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,964 Median Starting Salary
$21,500 Median Student Debt

Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 29 economics students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $40,964.

More information about a degree in economics from Central Connecticut State University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$49,251 Median Starting Salary
$20,800 Median Student Debt

Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. This university ranks 9th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 25 economics students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the economics program earn about $49,251 in the first couple years of their career.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In CT
42.9% Growth in Graduates

ECSU is a small public university located in the town of Willimantic. This university ranks 16th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 7 economics students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in economics from Eastern Connecticut State University

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SCSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of New Haven. This university ranks 12th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.More information about a degree in economics from Southern Connecticut State University

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CT

UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford. This university ranks 11th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 7 economics students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in economics from University of Hartford

Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts3013,397
New Hampshire210353
Maine202256
Rhode Island200375
Vermont194202

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Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Economics663
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics476

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Political Science & Government826
Sociology436
International Relations & National Security155
Anthropology121
Geography & Cartography74
Urban Studies55
Other Social Sciences25
General Social Sciences23
Archeology12
Sociology & Anthropology6

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