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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

With 145 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, English language and literature is the #19 most popular major in Tennessee.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

Check out the English language and literature master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#2

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Belmont University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sewanee - The University of the South is a great place for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 10 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Middle Tennessee State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

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Tennessee Technological University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. ETSU is a large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 57
Florida 394
Virginia 292
North Carolina 330
Georgia 129
West Virginia 33
Louisiana 134
South Carolina 75
Kentucky 135
Arkansas 79
Alabama 115

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 4,966
Writing Studies 4,263
English Literature (Other) 175
Literature 162

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 2,680

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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