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2024 Best General English Literature Schools in Virginia

16 Colleges in Virginia
1,401 English Degrees Awarded
$27,568 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #24 in popularity, general english literature is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 16 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general english literature. Combined, these schools handed out 1,401 degrees in general english literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General English Literature School

Best General English Literature Schools in Virginia The english program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General English Literature rankings. For our Best Overall General English Literature School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Bachelor's Degrees in English
Master's Degrees in English
Doctor's Degrees in English

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General English Literature Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General English Literature in Virginia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the english degree levels they offer.

10 Top Virginia Schools in English

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 English Degrees Awarded
$32,559 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in general english literature. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 186 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Those general english literature students who get their degree from University of Virginia - Main Campus receive $4,991 more than the standard english grad.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 English Degrees Awarded
$25,442 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general english literature. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 81 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, english degree recipients typically earn about $25,442 in their early careers.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 English Degrees Awarded
$30,436 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat William & Mary if you wish to pursue a degree in general english literature. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were roughly 65 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. General English Literature degree recipients from William & Mary earn a boost of about $2,868 over the typical income of general english literature majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 English Degrees Awarded
$43,926 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general english literature. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general english literature program at George Mason University get $16,358 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 English Degrees Awarded
$28,884 Median Starting Salary

JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.

There were about 59 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, english degree recipients typically earn around $28,884 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 English Degrees Awarded
$24,182 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were about 112 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year. After graduating, english degree recipients generally make an average of $24,182 in their early careers.

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Located in the town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #326 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VMI is a great school overall.

There were about 21 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general english literature major at Virginia Military Institute earn $12,103 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 English Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

CNU is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Newport News. This university ranks 17th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 45 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, english degree recipients generally earn around $24,478 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
72 English Degrees Awarded
$26,973 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 72 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients usually make about $26,973 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 English Degrees Awarded
20.0% Growth in Graduates

UMW is a small public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg. This university ranks 21st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 80 general english literature students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the english program make about $22,775 in the first couple years of working.

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Best General English Literature Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General English Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 880
Florida 282 1,759
North Carolina 279 1,233
Tennessee 269 771
South Carolina 248 474
Kentucky 244 443
Louisiana 242 517
Mississippi 234 278
Arkansas 234 298
Alabama 233 557
West Virginia 207 258

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One of 9 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, General English Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

English Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
English 1,401

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Majors Similar to English

Related Major Annual Graduates
Writing Studies 572
Literature 24
English Literature (Other) 22

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