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2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia

21 Colleges in the United States
1,547 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$37,839 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english language & literature schools.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english language & literature education in Virginia.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Our analysis ranked College Of William And Mary the best school in the country for a degree in english language & literature. College Of William And Mary is a large public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 65 english language & literature degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $40,697. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the english language & literature program at College Of William And Mary

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the top schools for english language & literature. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 139 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $40,092. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 85 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $39,155 early in their careers. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $21,625 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Students looking for a strong english language & literature program will find one at Virginia Military Institute, which ranked #4. This small public university is located in the town of Lexington. Virginia Military Institute graduates 76% of students within six years. Virginia Military Institute awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $47,915 in their early career. Virginia Military Institute graduates carry a median of $22,309 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Virginia Military Institute

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #5. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $38,333. University Of Richmond graduates carry a median of $22,980 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from University Of Richmond

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Washington And Lee University came in at #6 for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Washington And Lee University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $76,810 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Washington And Lee University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University placed #7 among the best english language & literature schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 93 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $26,049. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $22,706 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for James Madison University

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George Mason University came in at #8 for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 153 english language & literature degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $38,191 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,221 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for George Mason University

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington landed the #9 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. University Of Mary Washington awarded about 39 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Mary Washington earn a median of $30,540 early in their careers. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $23,990 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Mary Washington

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 101 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $27,005 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750. See the full english language & literature program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Christopher Newport University earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public institution. Christopher Newport University graduates 72% of students within six years. Christopher Newport University awarded about 19 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $29,310 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full english language & literature details for Christopher Newport University

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Old Dominion University placed #12 among the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 194 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Old Dominion University earn around $35,721 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,103 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at Old Dominion University

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Northern Virginia Community College earned the #13 position for english language & literature this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 13 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $40,126 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Northern Virginia Community College

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Hampton University came in at #14 for english language & literature this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hampton. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hampton University awarded about 10 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $46,870 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,169. Get the full english language & literature details for Hampton University

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Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Randolph College placed #15 among the best english language & literature schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Randolph College in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Randolph College earn a median of $43,197 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,041. See the full english language & literature program report for Randolph College

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University came in at #16 for english language & literature this year. Set in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Longwood University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Longwood University generally make around $40,167. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Longwood University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #17 position for english language & literature this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 413 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $35,175 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,850. Read more about the english language & literature program at Liberty University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University earned the #18 position for english language & literature this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Radford. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Radford University awarded about 31 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $25,407. Radford University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Radford University

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The University Of Virginias College At Wise earned the #19 position for english language & literature this year. Set in the town of Wise, The University Of Virginias College At Wise is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. The University Of Virginias College At Wise awarded about 17 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $43,988 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,714. Get the full english language & literature details for The University Of Virginias College At Wise

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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Hollins University landed the #20 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Roanoke, Hollins University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Hollins University awarded about 39 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Hollins University generally make around $25,876. Hollins University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Hollins University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. About 58% of students finish within six years. Regent University awarded about 22 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Regent University earn around $23,986 in the first couple years of their career. Regent University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Regent University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.

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