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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 116 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UK. This makes it the #154 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from UK in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UK english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of english language & literature master's degrees went to men and 60% went to 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, 60% 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Kentucky.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 57 |
| Writing Studies | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 480 |
| Social Sciences | 372 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 198 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 61 |
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