by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Connecticut ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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University of Connecticut is in the top 15% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #91 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Connecticut awarded 431 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut earn a median of $67,339 a year. This is lower than $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Connecticut, economics students accumulate a median of $22,907 in student loans. This is below $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 125 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at University of Connecticut.
This economics program at University of Connecticut breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 88 |
| Applied Economics | 3 |
University of Connecticut awarded 88 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (41%).
University of Connecticut awarded 3 completions in applied economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).