Program Analysis
At $52,227/yr, Economics graduates from University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus land near the $53,966 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Economics programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $21,125 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #122 of 351 Economics programs, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $80,530 show a 54% jump from the $52,227 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.