Virginia · History and Language/Literature

Best History and Language/Literature institutions in Virginia, ranked by earnings

The History and Language/Literature program is an interdisciplinary field that explores the connections between historical events, language, and literature. It is designed for students who are passionate about understanding the past and…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.45
States offered
2
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,171
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
$103,230
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering History and Language/Literature in Virginia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Averett University
Danville Private not-for-profit
248%$23,171

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
180
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$103,230
median $94,060
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing History and Language/Literature programs in Virginia.

How much do Historians earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Historians in Virginia is $103,230 (median $94,060), across about 180 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the History and Language/Literature program?+

The History and Language/Literature program is an interdisciplinary field that explores the connections between historical events, language, and literature. It is designed for students who are passionate about understanding the past and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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