Economics
Bachelor's degree · Sacred Heart University · Fairfield, CT
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,970Median earnings 4 years after
$99,167Median earnings 5 years after
$20,800Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Sacred Heart University earn a median of $62,839. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $20,800, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven | $82,617 | $12,562 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield | $74,023 | $23,250 |
| Trinity College Hartford | $71,191 | $21,500 |
| Connecticut College New London | $62,732 | $23,125 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $52,227 | $21,125 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $52,227 | $21,125 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $52,227 | $21,125 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $52,227 | $21,125 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $52,227 | $21,125 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden | $48,340 | $23,750 |
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $41,910 | $21,500 |
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$110,138 - Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate
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$90,830 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$84,899 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$79,179 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$79,156 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
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$74,212 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$73,808 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
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$60,375 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationMaster's degree
$58,396 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$58,251 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$58,214 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$56,485 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$56,081 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$53,796
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Sacred Heart University make?
The median salary is $62,839 and $99,167 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,800.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.