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General English Literature in Virginia

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General English Literature Schools in Virginia

1,401 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,073
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 232
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 232
Master’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 29,150 people employed in jobs related to an English degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a English grad in the state is $61,690, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

#3

Virginia Tech

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

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,193. 73% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

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

94% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

54% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#8

James Madison University

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

60% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562.

#9

Liberty University

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

34% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. 75% of students get financical aid.

General English Literature Careers in VA

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,520
High School Teachers 12% $63,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Writing Studies 563
Literature 24
Other English Literature 22

View all majors related to General English Literature

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