2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 834 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sewanee - The University of the South is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Belmont University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Tennessee. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Rhodes College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Tennessee. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Union University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Jackson.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.
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Lee University ranked #8 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Memphis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | 288 |
| Mississippi | 331 |
| South Carolina | 590 |
| Florida | 2,381 |
| Virginia | 1,778 |
| Arkansas | 411 |
| Alabama | 640 |
| Kentucky | 523 |
| Georgia | 1,179 |
| Louisiana | 572 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Majors Related to English Language & Literature
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.
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