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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 523 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Kentucky college or university. This makes it the #20 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky

Check out the English language and literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Kentucky Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Our analysis found University of Louisville to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Kentucky. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Louisville Report

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Kentucky is a great place for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Kentucky Report

Out of the 3 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Murray State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Murray State University

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
Mississippi 331
South Carolina 590
Louisiana 572
Alabama 640
Georgia 1,179
Tennessee 834

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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