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English Language & Literature in Virginia

English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Virginia

There are 39,450 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Virginia

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $76,222 in the state and $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer English Language & Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,873 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

English Language & Literature Careers in VA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Technical Writers $52,099
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Editors $100,346

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