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2023 Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia

14 Colleges
$32,300 Avg Salary
$23,693 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature School for You

With 330 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, linguistics and comparative literature is the #74 most popular major in Virginia.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in 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 Linguistics & Comparative Literature program at each school on the list.

Check out the comparative literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for linguistics and comparative literature students. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James Madison University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

While working on their degree, comparative literature majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $21,094 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $327.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The excellent programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best linguistics and comparative literature schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, comparative literature graduates from GMU carry an average student debt load of $23,000.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, comparative literature graduates from VCU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#6

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that comparative literature majors at CNU take out is $26,165.

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Virginia Military Institute ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Linguistics & Literature Schools in Virginia list. Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population.

Comparative Literature majors at VMI take out an average of $25,396 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular linguistics and comparative literature programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

On average, comparative literature graduates from UMW take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Longwood University

Farmville, VA

Longwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for linguistics and comparative literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Farmville, Longwood is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Linguistics & Comparative Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 254
North Carolina 269
Florida 232
Tennessee 221
Kentucky 47
South Carolina 90
Louisiana 63
Arkansas 54
Alabama 99
Mississippi 84
West Virginia 43

Linguistics & Comparative Literature is one of 17 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Romance Languages 15,009
American Sign Language 2,724
East Asian Languages 2,293
Classical Languages & Literature 1,428
Germanic Languages 1,425

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 Pandit Rahul Sanskrutayan, Banshidhar Mohanty.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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