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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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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 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

#1

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Our 2023 rankings named Spalding University the most popular school in Kentucky for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 5% are male.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in English language and literature at UK, 27% are male and 73% are female.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

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

About 93% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 7% are male.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Morehead State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Kentucky. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 31% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Morehead State University Report

Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Kentucky University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Of the 12 students majoring in English language and literature at Eastern, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 10 students majoring in English language and literature at NKU, 30% are male and 70% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Northern Kentucky University Report

#7

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular 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 school with a large student population.

Women make up 56% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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Murray State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full English Language & Literature at Murray State University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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.

  • 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.

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