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Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

8 Colleges
$28,070 Avg Salary
$23,825 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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 Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a .

Top Kentucky Schools 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 degree in Kentucky. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UofL take out is $19,000.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

The excellent programs at University of Kentucky helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at UK accumulate an average of around $23,000 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Murray State University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Murray State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at NKU accumulate an average of around $24,800 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $220, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spalding University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at WKU take out an average of $23,132 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Eastern accumulate an average of around $24,046 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #8, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Morehead State University carry an average student debtload of $22,625.

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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 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.

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