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2023 Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Classical Languages & Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the classical languages bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

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

Of the 19 students majoring in classical languages at University of Virginia, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for classical languages and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in classical languages at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#3

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Mary Washington is a great place for classical languages and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public college with a small student population.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at University of Mary Washington Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Randolph - Macon College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular classical languages and literature schools in Virginia. Located in the large suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in classical languages at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at Randolph - Macon College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington and Lee University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in classical languages at the school are women while 14% are male.

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#6

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for classical languages and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at University of Richmond Report

#7

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

With a ranking of #7, Hampden - Sydney College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for classical languages and literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Hampden - Sydney is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at Hampden - Sydney College Report

#8

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

Hollins University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for classical languages and literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Roanoke, Hollins is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at Hollins University Report

#9

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree classical languages and literature programs. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, VWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Classical Languages & Literature at Virginia Wesleyan University Report

#10

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA

Randolph College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Randolph is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Classical Languages & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Colleges 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 11 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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