by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at University of Connecticut. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Connecticut highly for economics, coming in at #102 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 102 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 awarded 22 master’s degrees in economics.
University of Connecticut holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,354 | $61,396 |
| Fees | $1,154 | $1,154 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Connecticut awarded 22 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 32% to women and 68% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (64%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut handed out 18 doctoral degrees in economics.
University of Connecticut is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 94% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Connecticut awarded 18 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (94%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Connecticut. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 431 |