Best Economics Degrees in Connecticut by ROI
Colleges in Connecticut ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Connecticut
12
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$243,973
Across Connecticut programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,103
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trinity College
Grad rate: 83.2% |
+$1,052,595 | $112,699 | $83,090 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Yale University
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$621,652 | $91,001 | $85,120 | $13,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fairfield University
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$268,341 | $71,880 | $73,371 | $26,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Grad rate: 59.7% |
+$194,687 | $57,464 | $20,917 | $22,907 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Grad rate: 57.8% |
+$191,943 | $57,464 | $21,603 | $22,907 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Grad rate: 63.9% |
+$178,231 | $57,464 | $25,031 | $22,907 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Grad rate: 59.5% |
+$167,407 | $57,464 | $27,737 | $22,907 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Connecticut
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$132,067 | $57,464 | $36,572 | $22,907 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Connecticut College
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$131,055 | $66,698 | $82,219 | $25,206 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Sacred Heart University
Grad rate: 73.7% |
+$118,716 | $62,839 | $66,669 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Central Connecticut State University
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$9,882 | $49,020 | $24,112 | $25,237 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Eastern Connecticut State University
Grad rate: 59.1% |
-$138,900 | $41,216 | $30,805 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Economics Degrees by State
Browse Economics programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.