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Secondary Education Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 120 students earned their Secondary Teaching degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Secondary Education is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 55 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Connecticut

Secondary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 96
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Connecticut

There are 15,410 people in the state and 1,051,570 people in the nation working in secondary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Connecticut

Secondary Teaching grads earn an average of $76,980 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,290. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#3

Fairfield University

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

An average student at Fairfield U will pay a net price of $36,633. In their early career, Fairfield U grads earn an average salary of $66,244. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. An average student at USJ will pay a net price of $24,569.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,166. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Connecticut College

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

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#7

University of Hartford

West Hartford
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,544 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Secondary Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Elementary Education 350
Early Childhood Education 283
Teacher Education 17
Adult & Continuing Education 15
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