2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
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.
2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee
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.
Top 10 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Memphis to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very 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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The in-demand master’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Tennessee. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.
Women make up 59% of the English language and literature majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Vanderbilt University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Tennessee State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 40% are male.
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Belmont University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree English language and literature programs. Belmont is a medium-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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Austin Peay State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Clarksville.
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With a ranking of #7, Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well on this year’s most popular schools 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.
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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly 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 medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.
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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 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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