Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut · Private, nonprofit · 1,937 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,341 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,892 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,961 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,797 |
| $110k and up | $47,031 |
| All families (average) | $36,175 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $107,283 | +$69,576 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,141 | +$2,434 | clears the bar | $23,625 | 9.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $74,190 | +$36,483 | clears the bar | $24,425 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,067 | +$3,360 | clears the bar | $23,045 | 6.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $86,403 | +$48,696 | clears the bar | $26,352 | 0.5 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $71,960 | +$34,253 | clears the bar | $25,605 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,495 | +$16,788 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 1.4 yrs |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $62,925 | +$25,218 | clears the bar | $25,979 | 1 yr |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $41,609 | +$3,902 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $61,321 | +$23,614 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $63,777 | +$26,070 | clears the bar | $20,670 | 0.8 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,749 | +$23,042 | clears the bar | $21,220 | 0.9 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $34,657 | -$3,050 | falls short | $21,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 82% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.