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English Language & Literature Schools in Connecticut

97 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 21st most popular major in the state.

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
Master’s Degree 84
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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Connecticut

18,330 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $78,440, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Connecticut that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Yale University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $15,296.

#2

Fairfield University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $66,244 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,096 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,144 a year. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,723.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Trinity College

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

Graduates earn an average $61,447 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $32,694. 56% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,705 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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
Visual & Performing Arts 395
Theology & Religious Vocations 230
Philosophy & Religious Studies 119
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 110
Liberal Arts & Humanities 34

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