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English in Virginia

English Schools in Virginia

Jobs for English Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 30,530 people employed in jobs related to an English Language degree, compared to 1,137,290 nationwide.

English Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for English Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an English Language grad in the state is $72,048, compared to a typical salary of $74,480 nationwide.

English Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Virginia offering English Language degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

English Careers in VA

Some of the careers English Language majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503

Below are some popular majors that are similar to English Language.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
English & Language Arts Education 3,018
American Sign Language (ASL) 879
General Writing 765
Other Rhetoric & Composition 446
American Government & Politics 286
American History 242
Native American Languages 58
American Literature 30

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