Connecticut College

Connecticut College's published cost of attendance is $84,623. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,341, middle-income families pay around $28,961, and higher-income families pay approximately $47,031.

Azimuth ranks Connecticut College #1315 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Connecticut College's financial aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal aid programs. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, and families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the affordability rank indicates families should carefully weigh the total cost against long-term earnings outcomes. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $44,488; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,540, median federal debt of $23,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Connecticut College earn median 4-year earnings of $67,540, placing Connecticut College in the 71.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Connecticut College #344 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

These outcomes reflect a liberal arts institution with a social sciences foundation that channels graduates into stable, professional career pathways. The earnings pattern aligns with Connecticut College's program mix, where Social Sciences represents the dominant academic focus.

Economics is the largest program with 72 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $107,283, and Psychology, General follows as a major enrollment driver. Additional programs including Political Science, Biology, General, and Computer Science round out the institution's academic portfolio, each contributing to the overall earnings profile.

The concentration in Social Sciences and related fields supports consistent outcomes across the graduate cohort, with earnings reflecting the labor-market demand for liberal arts-trained professionals in business, policy, education, and nonprofit leadership roles.

Connecticut College's program mix is anchored in the social sciences, with particular strength in economics, international relations, and policy-oriented fields. Economics is the largest program with 72 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Political Science, Biology, General, and Computer Science.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 539 students annually, the institution's portfolio reflects a liberal arts emphasis on humanities and social inquiry rather than vocational or STEM concentration. The highest-earning programs at Connecticut College cluster in business and applied social sciences.

Economics graduates earn median earnings of $107,283 four years after enrollment, while Political Science graduates earn $74,190 and International Relations and National Security Studies graduates earn $71,960. These outcomes reflect the institution's positioning as a selective liberal arts college where earnings vary meaningfully by field choice, with business and economics-adjacent majors delivering stronger early-career financial outcomes than humanities-focused pathways.

Several of Connecticut College's programs represent high-mobility direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter the national labor market immediately — particularly business and economics-oriented fields where employers recruit actively. Others, including psychology, biology, and humanities majors, often serve as preparation for graduate or professional school, where four-year earnings undercount the full trajectory of students continuing to advanced study.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Connecticut College's dominant program families align with national labor-market trends and wage growth patterns across fields.