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Education Schools in Connecticut

2,941 students earned Education degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Connecticut

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,493
Bachelor’s Degree 591
Post-Master’s Certificate 573
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 573
Associate Degree 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 89
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 115,360 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $78,470, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

545 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,512. 66% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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471 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 48% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at CCSU.

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376 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $19,291.

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259 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,554. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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206 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UBridgeport. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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181 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,682. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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101 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,701. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 96% of students get financical aid.

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Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $62,140
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $66,970
Preschool Teachers 4% $37,030
Elementary School Teachers -3% $75,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Library Science 22

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