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General English Literature in Tennessee

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General English Literature Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 771 students earned their English degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 645
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Associate Degree 3

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Tennessee

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

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Wages for General English Literature 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,579. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 69% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

#7

Belmont University

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

An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $30,489. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,105 after graduation.

#10

Rhodes College

Memphis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,881. 83% of the teachers are full time.

General English Literature 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

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