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English Language & Literature in Tennessee

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English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee

834 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 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 686
Master’s Degree 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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 and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $54,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,904. 98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,970. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,894.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,613 after earning their degree at this institution.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Sewanee will pay a net price of $34,455. 96% of students get financical aid.

#7

Belmont University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,845. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

#10

Rhodes College

Memphis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 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.

English Language & Literature Careers in TN

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Technical Writers 28% $65,170
Writers and Authors 17% $51,160
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,120
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Professors 8% $47,990
Editors 5% $45,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 10,186
Visual & Performing Arts 2,629
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 445
Philosophy & Religious Studies 289

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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