by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 501 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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The english language & literature bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for english language & literature students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut list to help you make the college decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in english language & literature.
It is hard to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from University of Connecticut
Fairfield University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Fairfield University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in english language & literature has to take a look at Trinity College. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Trinity College
Connecticut College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the small city of New London, Conn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Connecticut College
Sacred Heart is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Sacred Heart University
Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Quinnipiac University
ECSU is a small public university located in the town of Willimantic.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Eastern Connecticut State University
Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Central Connecticut State University
SCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.More information about a bachelor’s in english language & literature from Southern Connecticut State University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 1,553 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 893 |
| Vermont | 32 | 180 |
| Maine | 32 | 232 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 267 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 473 |
| Writing Studies | 14 |
| English Literature (Other) | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,659 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,042 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 623 |
| History | 376 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 303 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 266 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 217 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 134 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 32 |