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English in Connecticut

English Schools in Connecticut

510 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, English is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 473
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for English Grads in Connecticut

There are 16,100 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in english jobs.

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Wages for English Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, english grads earn an average of $76,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 66% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Yale University

New Haven
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Yale. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $28,340. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,092. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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50 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at CCSU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,210.

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Trinity College

Hartford
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,118. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

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#8

Fairfield University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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Connecticut College

New London
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Conn College. 99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $32,664.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Sacred Heart will pay a net price of $44,554.

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English Careers in CT

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $85,960
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Writing Studies 54
Literature 15
Other English Literature 15

View all majors related to English

View Nationwide English Report

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