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English in Virginia

English Schools in Virginia

1,029 students earned English degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

An English major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 929
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Associate Degree 6

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for English Grads in Virginia

29,150 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english.

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Wages for English 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

54% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,385.

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Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This public school has an average net price of $20,292.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,066.

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72 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,415. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion.

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William & Mary

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

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,465. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU.

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Liberty University

Lynchburg
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $29,882.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This public school has an average net price of $22,609. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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English 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 English

View Nationwide English Report

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