2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master'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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature
Our 2023 rankings named University of Louisville the best school in Kentucky for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spalding University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Murray State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Kentucky. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northern Kentucky University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Western Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Eastern is a large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | 288 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Tennessee | 834 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.