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English in Kentucky

English Schools in Kentucky

409 students earned English degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, English is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 312
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 83.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for English Grads in Kentucky

There are 13,050 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in english jobs.

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Wages for English Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $56,200, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,277. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,072. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,329.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $10,158. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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#8

Centre College

Danville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Centre College of Kentucky. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Transylvania. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at Transylvania will pay a net price of $23,734.

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English 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 English

View Nationwide English Report

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