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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut

7 Colleges
$31,650 Avg Salary
$25,207 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

With 666 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #16 most popular major in Connecticut.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a .

Top Connecticut Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Our analysis found Yale University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Yale University Report

#2

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

The excellent programs at Trinity College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Connecticut. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Hartford.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Trinity Bantams carry an average student debtload of $22,592.

Full English Language & Literature at Trinity College Report

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

The excellent programs at Fairfield University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Fairfield U carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full English Language & Literature at Fairfield University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UCONN take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $256.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Connecticut State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at CCSU accumulate an average of around $25,957 in student debt.

Full English Language & Literature at Central Connecticut State University Report

Southern Connecticut State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut list. SCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at SCSU take out is $26,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.

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Western Connecticut State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.

English Language & Literature majors at WestConn take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Western Connecticut State University

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 1,623
Maine 266
Rhode Island 306
Massachusetts 2,015
Vermont 359

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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