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Writing Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 651 students earned their Writing degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Writing is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Writing Majors in Virginia

Writing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 437
Master’s Degree 173
Associate Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Writing Grads in Virginia

There are 9,830 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Jobs in Virginia

Writing grads earn an average of $68,600 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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Liberty University

Lynchburg
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,882.

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,465. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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University of Richmond

University of Richmond
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at URichmond. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

An average student at Hollins will pay a net price of $22,078. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,780. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#8

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,897. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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Randolph College

Lynchburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Randolph will pay a net price of $22,428. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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Writing Careers in VA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to writing.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General English Literature 1,169
Literature 24
Other English Literature 22

View all majors related to Writing

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