by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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UCONN was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Economics Schools | 51 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 396 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 455 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in economics from UCONN. This makes it the #57 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,227 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, economics students borrow a median amount of $50,855 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UCONN is $550 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 98 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UCONN economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCONN Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
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 | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 212 |
| Sociology | 79 |
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.