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General English Literature in Kentucky

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General English Literature Schools in Kentucky

444 students earned English degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General English Literature is the 27th most popular major out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 368
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

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: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Kentucky

13,050 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English.

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Wages for General English Literature 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 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,828. In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736.

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

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,763. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,096. 75% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Centre College

Danville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Transylvania will pay a net price of $24,752. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

General English Literature 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 69
Other English Literature 11

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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