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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best English Language & Literature Bachelor'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 Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the English Language & Literature program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Our analysis found Old Dominion University to be the most popular school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 290 students majoring in English language and literature at Old Dominion, 36% are male and 64% are female.

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Out of the 40 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 152 students majoring in English language and literature at University of Virginia, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means James Madison University is a great place for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

About 68% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 32% are male.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular English language and literature schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 34% are male.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at George Mason University

Out of the 40 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 41% are male.

Full English Language & Literature at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#6

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 20% are male.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 72% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

With a ranking of #8, William & Mary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in English language and literature at the school are women while 32% are male.

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#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #9, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 89% of the English language and literature majors at the school.

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#10

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

With a ranking of #10, Christopher Newport University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 45 students majoring in English language and literature at CNU, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full English Language & Literature at Christopher Newport University Report

Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 27 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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