Best English Schools Near Christiansburg, VA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Christiansburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering english programs. Christiansburg has a population of about 22,820. Median household income is $75,451 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $93,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Christiansburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Christiansburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Christiansburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Christiansburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 6.2 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,698
Avg net price $24,953/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Radford University

Radford, VA 8.1 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Roanoke College

Salem, VA 21.9 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,047
Avg net price $24,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA 29.3 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,075
Avg net price $20,896/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA 47.0 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,896
Avg net price $25,573/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,770
Out‑of‑state$26,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Averett University

Danville, VA 67.2 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,516
Avg net price $22,925/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,550
Out‑of‑state$38,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 68.7 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,813
Avg net price $29,357/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 178

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA 69.1 miles from Christiansburg
  • 4 year
74.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,810
Avg net price $23,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia english page.

English Wages Near Christiansburg

Christiansburg is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area (BLS area code 13980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writers and Authors $85,000 VA statewide $91,694
Editors $80,590 VA statewide $86,936
Technical Writers $93,600 VA statewide $100,971
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $67,330 VA statewide $72,632
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,880 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $65,674
Public Relations Specialists $65,170 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $70,302
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,790 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $67,735
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,310 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $62,902

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Christiansburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,820 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,451 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Christiansburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Christiansburg. The closest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concord University (38.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Christiansburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Christiansburg are: Technical Writers ($93,600), Writers and Authors ($85,000), Editors ($80,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Blacksburg instead of Christiansburg?

Blacksburg, VA is 6.3 miles from Christiansburg and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Christiansburg an affordable place to study english?

Christiansburg’s median household income of $75,451 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Christiansburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Christiansburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Christiansburg:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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