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English Language & Literature in Kentucky

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English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

524 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 388
Master’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
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 language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Kentucky

15,260 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Kentucky

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $54,320 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

88% of the teachers are full time. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,828. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

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

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $9,183.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,736. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation.

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

75% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Spalding University

Louisville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,884 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#9

Centre College

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $21,426.

#10

Bellarmine University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992.

English Language & Literature Careers in KY

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $59,970
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Professors 7% $46,830
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Editors -13% $40,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,493
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,156
Visual & Performing Arts 1,067
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 295
Philosophy & Religious Studies 105

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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