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General Education Schools in Connecticut

368 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 305
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Associate Degree 20

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 660 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Connecticut

Education grads earn an average of $84,030 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

This private school has an average net price of $42,431. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#2

Post University

Waterbury
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Post University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 6% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

University of Saint Joseph

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

An average student at USJ will pay a net price of $24,569. Graduates earn an average $37,568 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,723. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,230. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 42% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,365 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Tunxis Community College will pay a net price of $7,711.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,809 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#10

Fairfield University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

General Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Education Professors 4% $75,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Teacher Education Grade Specific 791
Educational Administration 419
Teacher Education Subject Specific 414
Special Education 412
Curriculum & Instruction 203
Student Counseling 162
Instructional Media Design 67
Teaching English or French 59

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