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English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia

292 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Virginia

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 257
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Virginia

There are 36,660 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Virginia

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $68,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $64,712. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $17,204.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. In their early career, Radford grads earn an average salary of $42,066. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,127.

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301.

#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,562. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#10

Randolph College

Lynchburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

English Language & Literature Careers in VA

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $80,230
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,520
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Editors 11% $65,050
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,327
Visual & Performing Arts 522
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 71
Philosophy & Religious Studies 62
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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