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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee

36 Colleges
$25,366 Avg Salary
$22,766 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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 Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 36 schools in Tennessee to see which 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for English language and literature majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Tennessee - Knoxville the most popular school in Tennessee for English language and literature students. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at UT Knoxville take out is $22,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $254.

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

#2

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from UofM take out $24,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Vanderbilt University is a great place for English language and literature students. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Vanderbilt carry an average student debt load of $15,114.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend East Tennessee State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from ETSU carry an average student debt load of $22,650.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a great place for English language and literature students. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debt load of $21,696.

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $26,287.

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#7

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #7, Belmont University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

English Language & Literature majors at Belmont take out an average of $25,488 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full English Language & Literature at Belmont University Report

Sewanee - The University of the South came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee ranking. Sewanee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee.

English Language & Literature majors at Sewanee take out an average of $21,350 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Austin Peay State University take out is $26,611.

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#10

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Rhodes College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Rhodes College take out $23,843 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 26 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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