Area Studies at Trinity College
Hartford, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Trinity College graduates in area studies earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Trinity College Compares for Area Studies
All 70 colleges reporting area studies 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 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $96,976 | $92,301 | #1 | $43,831 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $96,884 | $92,213 | #2 | $41,479 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $79,449 | $84,784 | #3 | $50,637 |
| 4 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $75,966 | $80,732 | #5 | $45,315 |
| 5 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $75,832 | $81,354 | #4 | $35,304 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $75,563 | $71,920 | #8 | $40,811 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,230 | $80,662 | #6 | $44,096 |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $75,205 | $77,852 | #7 | $33,549 |
| 9 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $73,229 | $65,929 | #13 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,366 | $64,028 | #17 | $50,728 |
| 11 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $69,037 | $60,794 | #22 | $44,133 |
| 12 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $68,909 | $62,748 | #20 | $53,779 |
Other Majors at Trinity College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $122,068 | $71,191 | #27 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,097 | $42,979 | #10 of 565 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $82,638 | $56,902 | #8 of 34 |
| Psychology | $69,730 | $48,406 | #29 of 1027 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $68,998 | $47,952 | #28 of 207 |
| English Language and Literature | $68,063 | — | #18 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $67,115 | $44,823 | #24 of 67 |
| Mathematics | — | $63,076 | — |
| Biology | — | $52,179 | — |
| Sociology | — | $50,077 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trinity College area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $73,229 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trinity College rank for area studies?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, Trinity College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at Trinity College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for area studies ($56,625).
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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.