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English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

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

An English Language & Literature major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Kentucky

There are 15,260 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $54,320, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

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

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. 54% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Spalding University

Louisville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,884 a year. 65% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Morehead State University will pay a net price of $12,096. Graduates earn an average $32,395 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. 98% of students get financical aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in KY

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $59,970
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Professors 7% $46,830
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Editors -13% $40,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Theology & Religious Vocations 941
Visual & Performing Arts 127
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 31
Liberal Arts & Humanities 12
Philosophy & Religious Studies 9

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