Kentucky · English Language and Literature

Best institutions to study English Language and Literature in Kentucky

The English Language and Literature program, also known as English studies, focuses on the study, analysis, and exploration of English literature through various texts. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

Institutions
23
offering CIP 23.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
388
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$25,543
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,407
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Proofreaders and Copy Markers
$53,480
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,2951064%$22,542$27,000
2Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,9264552%$24,585
3University of Louisville
Louisville Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,9944761%$20,531
4Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,9503756%$23,232
5Murray State University
Murray Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,5436161%$26,000
6University of Kentucky
Lexington Public · Bachelor's degree
$21,4045671%$21,250
7Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public · Bachelor's degree
$20,0913450%$23,648
8Berea College
Berea Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$13,403958%$5,274

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$49,210
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoring

What Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
70
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$53,480
median $46,380
Best-paying metro
$50,150
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$70,580 avg · 540 jobs
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
$53,480 avg · 70 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing English Language and Literature programs in Kentucky.

Which English Language and Literature program in Kentucky has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Bellarmine University tops the list at $32,295. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in Kentucky is $53,480 (median $46,380), across about 70 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the English Language and Literature program?+

The English Language and Literature program, also known as English studies, focuses on the study, analysis, and exploration of English literature through various texts. This program is designed for students interested in deepening their…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, speaking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Proofreaders and Copy Markers?+

The national job outlook is about -0.6% growth with around 1,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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