State + Major Rankings

Best Economics Schools in Connecticut

Top Economics programs in Connecticut ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 11

Avg major earnings: $81,530

Top Economics Programs in Connecticut

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	Yale University #10 national	Private	$125,006	$82,617	4.5%
2	Connecticut College #113 national	Private	$86,772	$62,732	38.3%
3	University of Connecticut #129 national	Public	$67,339	$52,227	53.9%
4	Trinity College #175 national	Private	$112,699	$71,191	33.5%
5	Quinnipiac University #196 national	Private	N/A	$48,340	77.0%
6	Fairfield University #197 national	Private	$81,906	$74,023	45.0%
7	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus #266 national	Public	$67,339	$52,227	86.5%
8	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus #294 national	Public	$67,339	$52,227	87.0%
9	University of Connecticut-Stamford #337 national	Public	$67,339	$52,227	80.2%
10	Central Connecticut State University #633 national	Public	$55,804	$41,910	75.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

See all schools offering Economics and compare earnings, debt, and outcomes.