2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
Check out the English language and literature doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.
Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in English Language & Literature
Our analysis found The University of Tennessee - Knoxville to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
Of the 9 students majoring in English language and literature at UT Knoxville, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Of the 6 students majoring in English language and literature at Vanderbilt, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 40% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro.
About 60% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 40% are male.
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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 |
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 4 schools only.
- 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.