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Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

2023 Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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$40,812 Avg Salary

Finding the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree School for You

English Language & Literature is the #17 most popular major in Virginia with 1,778 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best English Language & Literature Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in English Language & Literature

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Virginia. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Out of the 8 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Virginia. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #7, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#8

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

Hollins University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for English language and literature students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Roanoke, Hollins is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,480
West Virginia 288
Mississippi 331
South Carolina 590
Florida 2,381
Arkansas 411
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179
Tennessee 834
Louisiana 572

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 556,813
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Mike Hazard.

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