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

Full English Language & Literature at Vanderbilt University Report

#2

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

The excellent master’s degree programs at Belmont University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Tennessee. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sewanee - The University of the South. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

Full English Language & Literature at Sewanee - The University of the South Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

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Out of the 10 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the # 5 spot on the list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chattanooga.

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

#6

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

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Middle Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.

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#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis ranked #8 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #9 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.

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#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a large student population.

Full English Language & Literature at East Tennessee State University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges 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 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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