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English in Tennessee

English Schools in Tennessee

638 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, English is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for English Grads in Tennessee

There are 21,290 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in english jobs.

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Wages for English Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $53,620, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,400. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

71% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,539. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,886. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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Belmont University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $31,860. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,914. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,426.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 88% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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English Careers in TN

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,120
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Writing Studies 22

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