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English Language & Literature at Murray State University

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English Language & Literature at Murray State University

What traits are you looking for in a English language and literature school? To help you decide if Murray State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's English language and literature program.

Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and has a total student population of 9,449. In 2021, 28 English language and literature majors received their bachelor's degree from Murray State.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.

Murray State English Language & Literature Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature

Online Classes Are Available at Murray State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Murray State does offer online education options in English language and literature for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Murray State English Language & Literature Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at Murray State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The English language and literature major at Murray State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools 20
Most Focused English Language & Literature Basic Certificate Schools 101
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools 142
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 295
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Most Focused English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 664

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Murray State. This makes it the #465 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 18 students who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Murray State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Murray State University.

Murray State English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

75% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of English language and literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

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About 82% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Murray State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 23
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Murray State English Language & Literature Master’s Program

100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 English language and literature majors earned their master's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 0% were men and 100% were women.

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In the English language and literature master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 17% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Murray State also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 18 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within English Language & Literature

English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Murray State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General English Literature 48

Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into

A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Murray State University.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
High School Teachers 12,250 $56,200
Professors 890 $50,500
English Language and Literature Professors 800 $66,030
Editors 770 $44,050
Writers and Authors 280 $54,320

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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