U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 67% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,838. College Scorecard.
English at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $64,225 | $21,625 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 2 | University of Richmond | $58,014 | $22,980 | $31,309 | 85% |
| 3 | William & Mary | $57,616 | $19,500 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 4 | James Madison University | $57,487 | $22,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 5 | George Mason University | $56,071 | $22,502 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 6 | University of Virginia | $55,412 | $15,000 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 7 | Christopher Newport University | $55,379 | $27,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 8 | Longwood University | $51,485 | $26,500 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 9 | Old Dominion University | $49,024 | $28,676 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 10 | Randolph-Macon College | $47,804 | $26,922 | $27,866 | 70% |
| 11 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $45,844 | $22,750 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 12 | University of Mary Washington | $45,824 | $23,990 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 13 | Liberty University | $42,576 | $24,850 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 14 | Regent University | $40,012 | $27,000 | $19,923 | 57% |
| 15 | Radford University | $39,085 | $21,500 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 16 | Hollins University | $38,172 | $27,000 | $20,896 | 65% |
| 17 | Southern Virginia University | $33,115 | — | $22,213 | 33% |
21 more Virginia colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Regent University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Regent University
- Acceptance rate: 38% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,498
- Full cost breakdown · all 40 majors · overview
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Regent University English questions
How much do Regent University English graduates earn?
English graduates of Regent University earn a median $40,012 four years after graduating and $23,986 one year after. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do Regent University English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of Regent University is $27,000, about 67% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Where does Regent University rank for English in Virginia?
Of 17 Virginia colleges reporting English graduate earnings, Regent University ranks 14th. The highest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at $64,225.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $76,790 in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Regent University English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/regent-university/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).