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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

In 2020-2021, 135 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Kentucky college or university. This makes it the #15 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Kentucky Schools in English Language & Literature

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Louisville the best school in Kentucky for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spalding University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

The excellent programs at Northern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Kentucky. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Western Kentucky University Report

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Full English Language & Literature at Eastern Kentucky University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 57
Florida 394
Virginia 292
Tennessee 145
North Carolina 330
Georgia 129
West Virginia 33
Louisiana 134
South Carolina 75
Arkansas 79
Alabama 115

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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