Economics at University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 390 graduates a year
University of Connecticut graduates in economics earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Connecticut 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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| 160 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $82,447 | $84,680 | #122 | $47,211 |
| 161 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,438 | $85,340 | #118 | $49,725 |
| 162 | Pace University New York, NY | $82,118 | $78,159 | #187 | $51,426 |
| 163 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #232 | $52,227 |
| 164 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #233 | $52,227 |
| 165 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #234 | $52,227 |
| 166 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $81,881 | $73,719 | #235 | $52,227 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Connecticut economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,227 one year after graduating and $81,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Connecticut rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Connecticut ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #232 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Connecticut worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,125.
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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.