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2023 Most Popular Teaching English or French Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

9 Colleges
$64,017 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teaching English or French Graduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, teaching English or French was ranked 10th in Virginia. In fact, 127 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Teaching English or French Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Teaching English or French program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Teaching English or French Graduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the most popular school in Virginia for teaching English or French students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in English or French at the school are women while 18% are male.

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The in-demand graduate certificate programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching English or French schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Out of the 9 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Regent University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching English or French Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

The in-demand graduate certificate programs at Eastern Mennonite University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching English or French schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching English or French Graduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching English or French programs. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching English or French students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Marymount University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate teaching English or French programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Teaching English or French Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 29
Tennessee 146
North Carolina 82
Georgia 59
Florida 93
West Virginia 0
South Carolina 23
Arkansas 140
Louisiana 5
Mississippi 2
Alabama 73

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, teaching English or French has other similar majors worth exploring.

English or French Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5,764
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other 27

Majors Similar to English or French

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to G0h4r.

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