# University of Connecticut-Stamford: Economics (bachelor's)

Stamford, CT. IPEDS 436836, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-stamford/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,227
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,881 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,907 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in CT: 9 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (12 colleges, $81,881): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,392

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,881 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 | $11,632 | $52,460 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,792 | $53,182 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,052 | $72,395 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,916 | $98,841 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,354 | $127,877 | 2.9 years |

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

## Economics at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $142,936 | $13,250 | $23,777 | 96% |
| Trinity College | $122,068 | $21,500 | $34,832 | 84% |
| Fairfield University | $120,303 | $26,500 | $48,095 | 84% |
| Connecticut College | $107,283 | $25,206 | $36,175 | 82% |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,141 | $25,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| University of Connecticut | $81,881 | $22,907 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $81,881 | $22,907 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $81,881 | $22,907 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $81,881 | $22,907 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $81,881 | $22,907 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Sacred Heart University | $80,970 | $23,250 | $46,174 | 74% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $62,384 | $25,237 | $16,857 | 48% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $82,960 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $81,030 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $77,740 CT, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $141,760 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $126,340 CT, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## 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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