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Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master'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.

The Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Tennessee to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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#2

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 10 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Belmont University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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A rank of #3 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 master’s degree. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

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Out of the 10 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 4 spot on the list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the city of Chattanooga.

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#6

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

With a ranking of #6, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Clarksville.

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Middle Tennessee State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

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#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Tennessee Technological University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

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#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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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
Mississippi 331
South Carolina 590
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179
Louisiana 572

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 10 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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