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English Language in Tennessee

English Language Schools in Tennessee

638 students earned English Language degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, English Language is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language Majors in Tennessee

English Language majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 551
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a english language major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for English Language Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 21,290 people employed in jobs related to an english language degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, english language grads earn an average of $53,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer english language degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 71% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,917.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UT Chattanooga will pay a net price of $13,539.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $13,267. 81% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,886.

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Belmont University

Nashville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,860. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,914. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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#10

Rhodes College

Memphis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 82% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Rhodes College will pay a net price of $26,604.

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English Language Careers in TN

Some of the careers english language majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,120
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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