Compare 9 Economics. programs in Connecticut. Average earnings: $79,661.
With top graduates earning $125,006, Economics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $45K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Yale University's Economics program leads with graduates earning $125,006, well above the $79,661 state average. Trinity College follows at $112,699, while Connecticut College delivers $86,772. These numbers reinforce that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Yale graduates borrow $12,975 and face just a 1.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.1.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $125,006 | 198 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent |
| #2 | Trinity CollegePrivate | $112,699 | 88 | $23,000 | Excellent | $60,796 | Manageable |
| #3 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $86,772 | 83 | $23,500 | Excellent | $44,488 | Manageable |
| #4 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | $84,096 | 25 | $25,000 | Excellent | $45,486 | Manageable |
| #5 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $81,906 | 27 | $26,000 | Excellent | $50,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | $67,339 | 434 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $55,804 | 35 | $22,300 | Good | $19,642 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $53,358 | 24 | $26,000 | Good | $64,334 | High |
| #9 | $49,968 | 17 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,628 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
