by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Connecticut. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Connecticut highly for economics, coming in at #98 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 98 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 431 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut handed out 431 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
University of Connecticut is in the top 15% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 20 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut earn a median of $67,339 a year. This is lower than $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Connecticut, economics students accumulate a median of $22,907 in student loans. This is below $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
Find out more about University of Connecticut tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 125 |
| Other Races | 17 |
University of Connecticut conferred 48 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
University of Connecticut awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in applied economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Connecticut. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 18 |
