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2026 Best English Schools in Virginia

15 Colleges in the United States
800 English Degrees Awarded
$34,989 Avg Early-Career Salary

English degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 39 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best english schools.

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Best Schools for English in Virginia

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

Top Schools in English

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College Of William And Mary tops our 2026 ranking of the best english schools. College Of William And Mary is a large public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 52 english students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $40,697. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Get the full english details for College Of William And Mary

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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 137 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $40,092 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Virginia Military Institute is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #3 spot this year. Virginia Military Institute is a small public school located in the town of Lexington. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 english degrees were awarded at Virginia Military Institute in the most recent year. English graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $47,915 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,309. Get the full english details for Virginia Military Institute

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Students looking for a strong english program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 87 english students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $39,155 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,625. Read more about the english program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Students looking for a strong english program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 64 english students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from James Madison University earn around $26,049 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at James Madison University

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond landed the #6 spot for english this year. Located in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 15 english degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Richmond earn around $38,333 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,980. More information about a degree in english from University Of Richmond

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington landed the #7 spot for english this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 39 english degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. English graduates of University Of Mary Washington earn a median of $30,540 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,990. See the full english program report for University Of Mary Washington

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George Mason University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 68 english degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from George Mason University earn around $47,348 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $22,502 in student loans. Get the full english details for George Mason University

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #9 for english this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 97 english degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $27,005. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750. Get the full english details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Christopher Newport University came in at #10 for english this year. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 29 english students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $29,310 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in english from Christopher Newport University

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Old Dominion University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best english schools. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. About 46% of students finish within six years. Old Dominion University awarded about 67 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $36,054. Typical student debt for the program is $28,676. Read more about the english program at Old Dominion University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #12 position for english this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 34 english degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $32,890. Typical student debt for the program is $24,850. Read more about the english program at Liberty University

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University came in at #13 for english this year. Set in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public institution. Longwood University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 12 english degrees were awarded at Longwood University in the most recent year. English graduates of Longwood University earn a median of $40,167 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. More information about a degree in english from Longwood University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University landed the #14 spot for english this year. Located in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public university. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 english students who graduated with this degree at Radford University in the most recent data year. English graduates of Radford University earn a median of $25,407 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full english details for Radford University

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The University Of Virginias College At Wise earned the #15 position for english this year. Set in the town of Wise, The University Of Virginias College At Wise is a mid-sized public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 english students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Virginias College At Wise in the most recent data year. English graduates of The University Of Virginias College At Wise earn a median of $43,988 early in their careers. The University Of Virginias College At Wise graduates carry a median of $17,714 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from The University Of Virginias College At Wise

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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Hollins University placed #16 among the best english schools. Hollins University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Roanoke. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 13 english students who graduated with this degree at Hollins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $25,876 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full english details for Hollins University

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University placed #17 among the best english schools. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. Regent University graduates 58% of students within six years. Regent University awarded about 23 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $23,986 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the english program at Regent University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 39 schools evaluated.

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