Compare 10 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $33,627.
With top graduates earning $41,824, English Language and Literature, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Louisville's English program leads with graduates earning $41,824, well above the $33,627 state average. Murray State follows at $39,328, while the University of Kentucky reaches $38,706—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall institutional rankings across Kentucky's landscape.
Highest program earnings: $41,824
Strong outcomes with 80.5% acceptance
14.6% payment burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
31.6% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $41,824 | 59 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,717 | High |
| #2 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $39,328 | 22 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | High |
| #3 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $38,706 | 92 | $22,500 | Challenging | $30,006 | High |
| #4 | Centre CollegePrivate | $38,211 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $50,378 | High |
| #5 | $36,801 | 44 | $22,095 | Challenging | $18,310 | High | |
| #6 | $35,517 | 9 | $22,250 | Challenging | $10,050 | High | |
| #7 | $32,715 | 42 | $23,000 | High | $14,877 | High | |
| #8 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | $32,295 | 18 | $25,000 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #9 | $22,192 | 31 | $22,500 | High | $14,685 | High | |
| #10 | Berea CollegePrivate | $18,315 | 16 | $3,591 | High | $0 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
