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English in Tennessee

English Schools in Tennessee

638 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, English is the 20th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in Tennessee

English 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 major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english 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 Grads in Tennessee

There are 21,290 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in english jobs.

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Wages for English Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $53,620, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,400. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,917. 69% of students get financical aid. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,539.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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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. 61% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Belmont University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont.

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

88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,914. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#10

Rhodes College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 82% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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English Careers in TN

Some of the careers english 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Writing Studies 59
Literature 4

View all majors related to English

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