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English & writing at Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University graduates about 46 English & writing majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 207th of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a solid program at 63 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 123 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 83% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, 1.05× what the same major pays nationally.

Graduates a year465% of the class
Courses in the catalog123more than 83% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$51,0001.05× the same major nationally
Research in the field$327Ka year, NSF
Admit rate83%whole school
SAT middle 50%980–1190whole school

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: J. Eugene Smith Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 17 · Dorm 8 · Student housing 3 · Chapel 2 · Dining 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. St. Edward's University 64
  2. John Carroll University 64
  3. Old Dominion University 63
  4. University of Rhode Island 63
  5. Auburn University 63
  6. Christopher Newport University 63
  7. The University of Oklahoma 63
  8. Kansas State University 63

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Eastern Connecticut State University with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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