Best Professional Writing Schools Near Hopewell, VA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hopewell, Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering professional writing programs. Hopewell has a population of about 22,944. Median household income is $48,681 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning professional writing-related role is Technical Writer at a median $79,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Professional Writing Schools to Hopewell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer professional writing programs near Hopewell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hopewell 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 Hopewell. 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

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 23.8 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,178
Avg net price $31,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA 33.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,448
Avg net price $27,866/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 61.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA 103.6 miles from Hopewell
  • 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

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 106.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA 116.7 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,954
Avg net price $23,322/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA 118.1 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,453
Avg net price $17,800/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,090
Out‑of‑state$16,090
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 31

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

#8

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA 118.7 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,869
Avg net price $24,588/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Professional Writing Wages Near Hopewell

Hopewell is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writer and Author$74,300Richmond, VA$75,894
Technical Writer$79,200Richmond, VA$80,899
Editor$70,380Richmond, VA$71,890

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.

Hopewell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,681Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited professional writing schools are near Hopewell, VA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering professional writing programs near Hopewell. The closest is University of Richmond in University of Richmond, VA (23.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Old Dominion University (61.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying professional writing roles near Hopewell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying professional writing-related roles near Hopewell are: Technical Writer ($79,200), Writer and Author ($74,300), Editor ($70,380). 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 Petersburg instead of Hopewell?

Petersburg, VA is 7.9 miles from Hopewell and has its own set of local professional writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hopewell an affordable place to study professional writing?

Hopewell’s median household income of $48,681 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopewell 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 Hopewell

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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