Economics at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac's economics program trails most Connecticut alternatives, with graduates earning $48,340 their first year out—roughly $4,000 below the state median and $3,400 below national benchmarks. That 40th percentile ranking within Connecticut tells you that six out of ten economics programs in the state produce better outcomes. The gap is particularly stark when compared to nearby options: Yale, Fairfield, and Trinity all deliver first-year earnings 45-70% higher, though admittedly those are more selective institutions.

The $25,000 in typical debt isn't alarming on its own—it's roughly average for economics majors nationally. But paired with below-average earnings, it creates a weaker value equation than families might expect from a program costing this much. The small sample size here (under 30 graduates tracked) does warrant caution, as a handful of outliers could skew these numbers in either direction.

For families considering economics programs in Connecticut, this data suggests looking closely at UConn's various campuses or the state's more competitive private schools. If your student is set on Quinnipiac, understanding why these earnings lag—whether it's industry placement, geographic concentration of jobs, or alumni network strength—would be worth investigating during campus visits.