2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best English Language & Literature School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,678 degrees and certificates were awarded to English language and literature students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio
The colleges and universities below are the best for English language and literature majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Dayton the best school in Ohio for English language and literature students. Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from UDayton carry an average student debtload of $23,898.
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The excellent programs at Miami University - Hamilton helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Ohio. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the suburb of Hamilton.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out is $27,000.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Denison University is a great place for English language and literature students. Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Granville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oberlin College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Oberlin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Oberlin.
After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Oberlin carry an average student debtload of $24,375.
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The excellent programs at Miami University - Middletown helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Ohio. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the small suburb of Middletown.
English Language & Literature majors at Miami University - Middletown take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #6, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Miami University - Oxford take out is $24,750. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $438, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The College of Wooster ranked #7 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Wooster, Wooster College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Wooster College take out $26,596 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #8, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for English language and literature students. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.
English Language & Literature majors at BGSU take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $287, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Baldwin Wallace University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Berea.
On average, English language and literature graduates from Baldwin Wallace College take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a very large student population.
English Language & Literature majors at Ohio State take out an average of $24,850 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 937 |
| Michigan | 1,125 |
| Illinois | 1,599 |
| Wisconsin | 789 |
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English Language & Literature Related Rankings by Major
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 40,481 |
| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 Mike Hazard.
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