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2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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$51,842 Avg Salary

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Tennessee to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for English language and literature students working on their doctor’s degree. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

Full English Language & Literature at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

Full English Language & Literature at Middle Tennessee State University Report

#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Memphis Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
Mississippi 331
South Carolina 590
Louisiana 572
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

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 4 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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