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English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee

145 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

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
Master’s Degree 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Tennessee

26,210 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Tennessee

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $54,400 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,579.

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

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,204 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

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Belmont University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 48% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $30,489.

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,280 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Austin Peay State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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
Theology & Religious Vocations 369
Liberal Arts & Humanities 221
Visual & Performing Arts 156
Philosophy & Religious Studies 64
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 30

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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