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Education Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 3,069 students earned their Education degrees in CT.

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 1,554
Bachelor’s Degree 639
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 575
Post-Master’s Certificate 575
Associate Degree 151
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,974.

471 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at CCSU. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#5

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. In their early career, USJ grads earn an average salary of $37,568.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,809 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac.

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,544 a year.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $107,700
Business Professors 14% $90,060
Social Sciences Professors 14% $110,250
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 13% $42,470
Special Education Teachers 11% $70,970
Interpreters and Translators 11% $46,710
Psychology Professors 10% $88,570
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $54,030
Education Administrators 10% $95,270
Coaches and Scouts 9% $34,590
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $62,140
Biological Science Professors 9% $97,520
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $66,970
Chemistry Professors 6% $75,590
Political Science Professors 6% $77,570
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $87,430
Social Scientists 6% $78,670
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 6% $86,980
History Professors 6% $82,560
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $85,960
Education, Training, and Library Workers 5% $50,870
Physics Postsecondary Professors 5% $84,820
Postsecondary Education Administrators 5% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 5% $0
Librarians 4% $67,490
Education Professors 4% $75,890
Sociology Professors 4% $85,020
Instructional Coordinators 4% $90,040
Preschool Education Administrators 4% $54,380
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $78,020
Economics Professors 4% $94,260
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 4% $71,060
Environmental Science Professors 4% $85,870
Preschool Teachers 4% $37,030
Computer Science Professors 3% $87,200
Teachers 1% $0
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $83,690
Vocational Education Professors 0% $44,230
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators -2% $130,460
Middle School Special Education Teachers -3% $79,900
Elementary School Teachers -3% $75,450
Middle School Teachers -3% $76,340
Special Education Professors -3% $77,350
High School Teachers -3% $76,770
Kindergarten Teachers -3% $77,420
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers -3% $77,360
Technical Education High School Teachers -3% $83,780
Technical Education Teachers -5% $82,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Social Sciences 2,891
Psychology 2,447
Communication & Journalism 1,467
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
History 514
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Library Science 22

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