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English Language & Literature in Virginia

English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Virginia

There are 39,450 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Virginia

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $76,222 in the state and $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Virginia offering English Language & Literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

English Language & Literature Careers in VA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Editors 3% $100,346
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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