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Fast Facts for Writers in Virginia
Salaries for Writers in Virginia
Schools for Writers in Virginia are listed below.
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University of Phoenix
Fairfax, Reston, Richmond, Virginia Beach
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.
Walden University
Online
Offers online graduate degrees in a wide variety of fields. Offered online
Grand Canyon University
Online
Grand Canyon University offers over 60 degree programs that can be taken on campus, or online. GCU is a Christian university based in Phoenix.
Stratford Career Institute
Online
Career training in several fields. Offered in a distance-learning format.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 | |||
| Charlottesville | 40 | $44,450 | 1.5 |
| Virginia Beach | 270 | $50,480 | 1.2 |
| Richmond | 130 | $64,530 | 0.7 |
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