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General English Literature at Central Connecticut State University

If you plan to study General English Literature, consider the program at Central Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Connecticut State University is in New Britain, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 general english literature graduations were recorded at Central Connecticut State University.

Studying Online at Central Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Central Connecticut State University. Among 9,997 students, 379 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Central Connecticut State University’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#39 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#313 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#354 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Graduates of Central Connecticut State University’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,412
2 years	$28,753
3 years	$38,464
4 years	$42,713
5 years	$49,870

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Central Connecticut State University report median earnings of $42,713, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Central Connecticut State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 70% women (26) and 30% men (11).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 29 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 66% were women (19) and 34% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 41% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, above the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Among the 8 master’s general english literature graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 12% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, below the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at Central Connecticut State University

The General English Literature program at Central Connecticut State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	37

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Central Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General English Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.