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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia

42 Colleges
$29,073 Avg Salary
$23,590 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Colleges.

#1

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Old Dominion University the most popular school in Virginia for English language and literature students. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Old Dominion carry an average student debt load of $26,703. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $180, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Columbia College

Vienna, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Columbia College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Vienna.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $14,026 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $22,524 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $425.

Full English Language & Literature at George Mason University Report

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Liberty University take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at VCU take out is $22,875. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $101.

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#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

With a ranking of #7, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $19,203 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $327.

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#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, English language and literature graduates from Virginia Tech take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

With a ranking of #9, University of Mary Washington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for English language and literature students. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

English Language & Literature majors at UMW take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

English Language & Literature majors at William & Mary take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools 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 26 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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