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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 81 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #113 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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The english language & literature program at UT Knoxville awarded 116 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in english language & literature from UT Knoxville. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 136 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 428 |
| Communication & Journalism | 379 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 128 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 81 |
| History | 80 |
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