by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 24 doctor's degrees in english language & literature to qualified students.
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Your choice of english language & literature for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for english language & literature students working on their doctor's degree.
The english language & literature school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best English Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in english language & literature.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is hard to beat George Mason University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in english language & literature. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from George Mason University
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in english language & literature. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Virginia Tech
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in english language & literature has to check out Old Dominion University. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in english language & literature from Old Dominion University
Explore all the Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 56 |
| Georgia | 28 | 17 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 9 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 6 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 21 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 28 |
| Alabama | 25 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 25 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 16 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 3 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 1 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 15 |
| General English Literature | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 324 |
| Social Sciences | 85 |
| Communication & Journalism | 24 |
| History | 19 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 17 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 11 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 7 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 5 |
