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2023 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Classical Languages & Literature School for You

With 77 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, classical languages and literature is the #149 most popular major in Virginia.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for classical languages majors pursuing a .

Top Virginia Schools in Classical Languages & Literature

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for classical languages and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Richmond is a great place for classical languages and literature students. Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Mary Washington is a great place for classical languages and literature students. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Classical Languages & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 20
North Carolina 48
Florida 56
Tennessee 22
Kentucky 7
South Carolina 15
Louisiana 14
Arkansas 7
Alabama 9
Mississippi 14
West Virginia 0

Classical Languages & Literature is one of 17 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Classical Languages

Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 15,009
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 8,539
American Sign Language 2,724
East Asian Languages 2,293
Germanic Languages 1,425

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

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