Economics at Connecticut College
New London, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Connecticut College graduates in economics earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Connecticut College 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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| 49 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $110,552 | $116,564 | #28 | $68,416 |
| 50 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $109,324 | $104,054 | #54 | $63,475 |
| 51 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $108,422 | $110,266 | #40 | $70,946 |
| 52 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $107,283 | $96,589 | #67 | $62,732 |
| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $105,467 | $96,037 | #68 | $65,603 |
| 54 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $104,943 | $95,491 | #71 | $54,267 |
| 55 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,846 | $111,442 | #36 | $65,344 |
Other Majors at Connecticut College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $86,403 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $74,190 | $46,588 | #76 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $71,960 | $45,543 | #34 of 118 |
| Sociology | $63,777 | $22,636 | #44 of 462 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,925 | — | #5 of 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $61,321 | $36,564 | #6 of 423 |
| Area Studies | $60,749 | $43,358 | #28 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $54,495 | $25,936 | #147 of 576 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $41,609 | — |
| Biology | — | $41,067 | — |
| Psychology | — | $40,141 | — |
| History | — | $34,657 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Connecticut College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,732 one year after graduating and $107,283 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Connecticut College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Connecticut College ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Connecticut College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.