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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky

25 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Kentucky to see which programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the English language and literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kentucky.

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the most popular school in Kentucky for English language and literature students. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UK take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a fairly 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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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Kentucky University is a great place for English language and literature students. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at WKU accumulate an average of around $23,132 in student debt.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

The excellent programs at Northern Kentucky 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 suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from NKU carry an average student debt load of $24,800. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $220, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Northern Kentucky University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Murray State take out is $27,000.

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

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #6 on the list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Eastern carry an average student debt load of $24,046.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Eastern Kentucky University

With a ranking of #7, Morehead State University did quite well on this year’s most popular 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.

English Language & Literature majors at Morehead State University take out an average of $22,625 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Spalding University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Spalding University

#9

Centre College

Danville, KY

Centre College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College of Kentucky is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky ranking. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Bellarmine U accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges 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 25 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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