Economics at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Central Connecticut State University graduates in economics earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Connecticut State University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 340 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $62,798 | $63,866 | #311 | $35,051 |
| 341 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $62,761 | $64,970 | #305 | — |
| 342 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $62,511 | $68,283 | #278 | $47,098 |
| 343 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $62,384 | $56,166 | #350 | $41,910 |
| 344 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $62,144 | $61,056 | #332 | $23,222 |
| 345 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $62,138 | $54,719 | #360 | $50,463 |
| 346 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $62,005 | $71,792 | #248 | $43,656 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Connecticut State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,910 one year after graduating and $62,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Connecticut State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Central Connecticut State University ranks #343 by median pay four years after graduation, and #350 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Central Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.