Virginia Universities ր A Place where Careers and Opportunities Meet

Often dubbed as the land of founding fathers of United States, Virginia and West Virginia have been forefront in the race of education as well. Apart from the school educational system, the college and higher education front is changing for better.

To understand the college and university based educational prospects of a large state, it is always better to distribute the facets into aspects and smaller areas.

Starting with small colleges and universities of Virginia, top ranked institutions in the State of Virginia include the college of William and Mary (public Research University based out of Williamsburg), Roanoke College in Salem and the Shenandoah University situated in the Winchester area of Virginia. Hollins University of Roanoke and Sweet Briar's pride, the Sweet Briar College also are known for their educational excellence.

Now talking about large 4 year universities, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, State University of Blacksburg and the Virginia State University based out of Petersburg lead the race. Charlottesville based public research university, the University of Virginia is also considered as one of the best large 4 year varsities in the state.

Later there is a mad rush for the top slot in the 2 Year colleges category. Richard Bland College, Central Virginia Community College from Lynchburg and Danville Community College (Danville) compete fiercely with other popular colleges like J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College of Richmond and Martinsville's Patrick Henry Community College. Virginia Community College System in itself offers a varied scope of learning and education known beyond the state's boundaries.

Now talking about West Virginia, West Virginia University gets a special mention whenever the dialogue moves towards education in the West Virginia region.

The University of Charleston and Shepherd University (formerly called Shepherd College) of Shepherdstown are leading the fray, closing followed by the Concord University, a public, liberal arts based institution in Athens. Wheeling Jesuit University, a co-educational Roman Catholic university is also known for the values, ethics and life's principles it offers to its students.

All in all, Virginia and education rhyme well, more so when the song of higher education is played.