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English Language & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

English Language & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Get started with the following essential facts.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville sits in Knoxville, TN.

Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #5 of 13
Best Value Tennessee #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #44 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #92 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #293 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #405 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #5 of 13
Best Value Tennessee #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #44 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #92 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #293 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #405 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,805
2 years $26,933
3 years $32,683
4 years $39,381
5 years $44,483

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report median earnings of $39,381, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stands at $22,990.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Editors $100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Technical Writers $52,099

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