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English Language & Literature in Connecticut

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English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 666 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Connecticut

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 554
Master’s Degree 84
Associate Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 18,330 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Connecticut

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $78,440 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,974. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,144 a year. 77% of students get financical aid.

#2

Wesleyan University

Middletown
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

#3

Yale University

New Haven
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $19,290. Graduates earn an average $43,081 after graduation.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $42,096 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,723.

#7

Fairfield University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#8

Trinity College

Hartford
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $61,447 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,166. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

#10

Connecticut College

New London
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in CT

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Technical Writers 12% $78,250
Writers and Authors 6% $74,860
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $85,960
Professors 5% $0
High School Teachers -3% $76,770
Editors -8% $64,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,207
Visual & Performing Arts 1,531
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 342
Philosophy & Religious Studies 271
Theology & Religious Vocations 254

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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