2025 Best English Schools in Virginia
15
Colleges in Virginia
1,177
English Language Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
english, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 15 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of english. Combined, these schools handed out 1,177 degrees in english to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great English School
Your choice of english school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall English School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
English Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best English 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 English 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 language degree levels they offer.
10 Top Virginia Schools in English Language
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
210
English Language Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in english. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 210 english students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
92
English Language Degrees Awarded
Virginia Tech is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in english. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 92 english students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in English Language & Literature
Program Name
Turn your love of reading and writing into a career with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
106
English Language Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat George Mason University if you want to pursue a degree in english. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 106 english students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In VA
73
English Language Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in english needs to check out William & Mary. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #103 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were about 73 english students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
124
English Language Degrees Awarded
VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 124 english students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
50
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 50 english students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In VA
Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means URichmond is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 english students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent data year.
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Masters
Degree Type
MA in English
Program Name
You can earn your MA in English entirely online with Southern New Hampshire University! This online English degree program can help you increase your analytical and communication skills.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In VA
55
English Language Degrees Awarded
Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk. This university ranks 16th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 55 english students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In VA
66
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 66 english students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In VA
36
English Language Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 36 english students who graduated with this degree at CNU in the most recent year we have data available.
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