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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Doctor'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Tennessee to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found The University of Tennessee - Knoxville to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Vanderbilt University Report

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 60% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

Full English Language & Literature at Middle Tennessee State University Report

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 3 spot on the list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

Of the 5 students majoring in English language and literature at UofM, 60% are male and 40% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at University of Memphis Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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 4 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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