by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for english students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english education in West Virginia.
Leading the list is West Virginia University, our #1 school for english. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. West Virginia University awarded about 61 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $23,182 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,250. Read more about the english program at West Virginia University
Fairmont State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Fairmont. About 44% of students finish within six years. Fairmont State University awarded about 17 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Fairmont State University earn around $45,920 in the first couple years of their career. Fairmont State University graduates carry a median of $26,447 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from Fairmont State University
Shepherd University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #3. Located in the rural area of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 english degrees were awarded at Shepherd University in the most recent year. English graduates of Shepherd University earn a median of $27,186 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,661. Read more about the english program at Shepherd University
A rank of #4 makes Marshall University one of the top schools for english. This large public university is located in the city of Huntington. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 33 english degrees were awarded at Marshall University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $30,195 in their early career. Marshall University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the english program at Marshall University
American Public University System is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #5. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 72 english students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from American Public University System earn around $37,602 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,094. Read more about the english program at American Public University System
This list is compiled 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
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