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Linguistics & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stacks up against peers offering linguistics & literature.

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Linguistics & Literature Degrees Available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

• Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics & Literature
• Doctorate Degree in Linguistics & Literature

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Linguistics & Literature Rankings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a solid choice among schools offering linguistics & literature. In particular, it placed #46 out of 128 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee	1
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Tennessee	1
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee	5
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in Tennessee	5
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	10
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in the Southeast Region	10
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	24
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools in the Southeast Region	25
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools	46
Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools	53
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools	69
Best Value Linguistics & Comparative Literature Schools	89

Popularity of Linguistics & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in linguistics & literature.

How Much Student Debt Do Linguistics & Literature Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Have?

Student Debt of Linguistics & Literature Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, linguistics & literature students accumulate a median of $20,612 in student loans. This is lower than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Linguistics & Literature from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Cost?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$11,332	$30,704
Fees	$2,252	$2,552

Learn more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Linguistics & Literature Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 33% of linguistics & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

The largest share of linguistics & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 70% of graduates 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 linguistics & literature.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	32
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	5

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Linguistics & Literature Doctoral Program Diversity

Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in linguistics & literature from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were women.

The majority of linguistics & literature doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates 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 doctoral in linguistics & literature.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Linguistics & Literature Student Diversity at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Here are the demographics of the linguistics & literature majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Specializations & Focus Areas Within Linguistics & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

This linguistics & literature program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:

Concentration	Annual Graduates
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General	48

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 48 completions in foreign languages and literatures, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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