Top Ranked Programs
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.