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2026 Best English Schools in Kentucky

7 Colleges in the United States
338 English Degrees Awarded
$34,881 Avg Early-Career Salary

English programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best english schools.

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Best Schools for English in Kentucky

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in English

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Our analysis ranked University Of Kentucky the best school in the country for a degree in english. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 57 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $21,404 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from University Of Kentucky

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Louisville one of the top schools for english. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. About 32 english degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $28,994 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,531. More information about a degree in english from University Of Louisville

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Students looking for a strong english program will find one at University Of The Cumberlands, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 10 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $50,547 in their early career. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans. Get the full english details for University Of The Cumberlands

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Centre College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Danville. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 english degrees were awarded at Centre College in the most recent year. English graduates of Centre College earn a median of $32,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,560 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for Centre College

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Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Asbury University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #5. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Asbury University awarded about 10 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Asbury University earn around $50,086 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,104 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Asbury University

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University placed #6 among the best english schools. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 english students who graduated with this degree at Bellarmine University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $32,295 in their early career. Bellarmine University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from Bellarmine University

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Murray State University placed #7 among the best english schools. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 67 english degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Murray State University earn around $39,783 in the first couple years of their career. Murray State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the english program at Murray State University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University landed the #8 spot for english this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. Western Kentucky University awarded about 41 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $27,950 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,232 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for Western Kentucky University

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Morehead State University landed the #9 spot for english this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Morehead. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 28 english degrees were awarded at Morehead State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Morehead State University earn around $48,292 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,896. See the full english program report for Morehead State University

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University placed #10 among the best english schools. Northern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 english students who graduated with this degree at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. English graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $31,926 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,585. See the full english program report for Northern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University came in at #11 for english this year. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. Eastern Kentucky University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 31 english degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Eastern Kentucky University earn around $20,091 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $23,648 in student loans. Read more about the english program at Eastern Kentucky University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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