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English in Kentucky

English Schools in Kentucky

409 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, English is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Majors in Kentucky

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a english major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 83.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for English Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 13,050 people employed in jobs related to an english degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for English Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, english grads earn an average of $56,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $11,012.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,328.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,087.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,329. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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English Careers in KY

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
High School Teachers 6% $55,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Writing Studies 60

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