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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree 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 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kentucky.

#1

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Our analysis found Spalding University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kentucky. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 95% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 27% are male.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 93% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Louisville Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Morehead State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 69% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Morehead State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Kentucky University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.

About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

With a ranking of #6, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 30% are male.

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#7

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at WKU, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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Murray State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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 8 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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