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2025 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
91 Master's Degrees
English Language & Literature isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #17 in popularity out of 37 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for english language & literature students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 91 master's degrees in english language & literature during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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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.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study English Language & Literature in Tennessee

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in english language & literature.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

University of Memphis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in english language & literature. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in english language & literature from University of Memphis

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga if you wish to pursue a master's degree in english language & literature. UT Chattanooga is a 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

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Schools 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

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English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 62
Writing Studies 25
Literature 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theology & Religious Vocations 306
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 180
Communication & Journalism 177
Social Sciences 137
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 92
Philosophy & Religious Studies 55
History 47
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 16
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 7

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