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English Language & Literature in Tennessee

English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee

747 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

An English Language & Literature major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Tennessee

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 629
Master’s Degree 91
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Associate Degree 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 26,210 people employed in jobs related to an english language & literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a english language & literature grad in the state is $54,400, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,400.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. This public school has an average net price of $13,216. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,886. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Chattanooga will pay a net price of $13,539. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $13,267. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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Belmont University

Nashville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,860.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,914.

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Rhodes College

Memphis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Rhodes College. 98% of students get financical aid.

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English Language & Literature Careers in TN

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10,186
Social Sciences 2,210
Communication & Journalism 1,671
Theology & Religious Vocations 888
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 680
History 555
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 445
Philosophy & Religious Studies 289

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