by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 111 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from UK. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $21,404. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UK, english students borrow a median amount of $41,460 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at UK is $324 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
The english program at UK awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UK does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in General English Literature from UK in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.