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2023 Most Popular 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.

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 Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Our 2023 rankings named University of Memphis the most popular school in Tennessee for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 70% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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

Women make up 79% 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 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.

Women make up 59% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

About 59% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 41% are male.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means East Tennessee State University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 40% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at East Tennessee State University Report

#6

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Women make up 89% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#7

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

Full English Language & Literature at Austin Peay State University Report

Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

About 86% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 14% are male.

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Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.

About 43% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 57% are male.

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Tennessee Technological University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 11 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.

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