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2023 Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia

14 Colleges
$30,438 Avg Salary
$29,634 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You

English Language & Literature is the #22 most popular major in West Virginia with 288 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in West 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

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our 2023 rankings named West Virginia University the most popular school in West Virginia for English language and literature students. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

On average, English language and literature graduates from WVU take out $25,242 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $317.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at American Military University take out is $36,334.

Full English Language & Literature at American Public University System Report

#3

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marshall University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public school with a large student population.

English Language & Literature majors at Marshall University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 14 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Fairmont State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public college with a small student population.

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Out of the 14 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. WVSU is a small public school located in the suburb of Institute.

On average, English language and literature graduates from WVSU take out $34,593 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at West Virginia State University

#5

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

The excellent programs at Shepherd University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in West Virginia. Located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, English language and literature majors at Shepherd University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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#7

Concord University

Athens, WV

Concord University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Concord University is a small public school located in the distant town of Athens.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Concord University

West Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in the remote town of Buckhannon, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Davis & Elkins College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. D&E is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Elkins.

Read full report on English Language & Literature at Davis & Elkins College

#10

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University 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 rural area of West Liberty, West Liberty University is a public college with a small student population.

Full English Language & Literature at West Liberty University Report

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
South Carolina 590
Florida 2,381
Virginia 1,778
Arkansas 411
Mississippi 331
Louisiana 572
Alabama 640
Kentucky 523
Georgia 1,179
Tennessee 834

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

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

Majors Similar to English Language & Literature

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 14 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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