by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 120 master's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of english language & literature for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality english language & literature program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for english language & literature students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.
Vanderbilt University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Vanderbilt University
Belmont University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Belmont University
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Sewanee - The University of the South is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Sewanee - The University of the South
UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Middle Tennessee State University
ETSU is a large public university located in the small city of Johnson City.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from East Tennessee State University
Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Memphis
Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 48 |
| Florida | 34 | 330 |
| Virginia | 33 | 257 |
| Georgia | 32 | 106 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 281 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 95 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 32 |
| Alabama | 30 | 94 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 115 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 69 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 61 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 98 |
| Writing Studies | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 307 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 214 |
| Social Sciences | 129 |
| Communication & Journalism | 96 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 72 |
| History | 49 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 17 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 2 |