# Connecticut College: Area Studies (bachelor's)

New London, CT. IPEDS 128902, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/connecticut-college/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,358
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,749 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,220 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in CT: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (8 colleges, $48,093): +$12,656
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,541

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,749 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,341 | $54,698 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,892 | $69,257 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $28,961 | $118,740 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $29,797 | $122,168 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $47,031 | $192,827 | 8.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | $73,229 | not reported | $34,832 | 84% |
| Yale University | $67,230 | not reported | $23,777 | 96% |
| Connecticut College | $60,749 | $21,220 | $36,175 | 82% |
| University of Connecticut | $48,093 | not reported | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $48,093 | not reported | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $48,093 | not reported | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $48,093 | not reported | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $48,093 | not reported | $16,403 | 65% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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