
Fast Facts for Technical Writers in Virginia
Salaries for Technical Writers in Virginia
Schools for Technical Writers in Virginia are listed below.

DeVry University Online
Online
One of the largest post-secondary educators in the United States, DeVry provides access to many of its degree programs via the Internet.

Kaplan University Online
Online
Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield College | Bluefield | Bachelor | 793 |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater | Bachelor | 1,541 |
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News | Masters | 4,884 |
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg | Doctorate & First Professional | 7,795 |
| Dabney S Lancaster Community College | Clifton Forge | Associate | 1,295 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg | Masters & First Professional | 1,234 |
| Emory and Henry College | Emory | Masters | 1,026 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum | Bachelor | 1,233 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax | Doctorate & First Professional | 30,276 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney | Bachelor | 1,122 |
| Hampton University | Hampton | Doctorate & First Professional | 5,658 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke | Masters | 1,049 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg | Doctorate | 17,918 |
| Longwood University | Farmville | Masters | 4,727 |
| Lord Fairfax Community College | Middletown | Associate | 5,655 |
| Lynchburg College | Lynchburg | Masters | 2,490 |
| Mary Baldwin College | Staunton | Masters | 1,685 |
| Marymount University | Arlington | Doctorate | 3,609 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk | Doctorate | 6,155 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale | Associate | 41,266 |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | Doctorate | 22,287 |
| Radford University | Radford | Doctorate | 9,122 |
| Randolph College | Lynchburg | Masters | 656 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland | Bachelor | 1,176 |
| Regent University | Virginia Beach | Doctorate & First Professional | 4,115 |
| Roanoke College | Salem | Bachelor | 2,006 |
| Saint Pauls College | Lawrenceville | Bachelor | 700 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester | Doctorate & First Professional | 3,393 |
| Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista | Bachelor | 701 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar | Masters | 815 |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise | Bachelor | 1,803 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | Masters | 5,001 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond | Doctorate | 4,324 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville | Doctorate & First Professional | 24,257 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | Doctorate & First Professional | 31,700 |
| Virginia Intermont College | Bristol | Bachelor | 224 |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington | Bachelor | 1,378 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | Doctorate | 29,898 |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg | Doctorate | 4,720 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond | Doctorate & First Professional | 1,535 |
| Virginia Wesleyan College | Norfolk | Bachelor | 1,433 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | Doctorate | 2,181 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Virginia. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Technical Writers relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
VIRGINIA | |||
| Harrisonburg | 40 | $45,080 | 2.4 |
| Charlottesville | 70 | $60,130 | 2.3 |
| Virginia Beach | 420 | $73,250 | 1.6 |
| Richmond | 180 | $64,160 | 0.8 |
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