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2023 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio

24 Colleges
$28,865 Avg Salary
$25,434 Avg Student Debt

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

#1

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

Our analysis found University of Dayton to be the best school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the medium-sized 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Hamilton. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hamilton.

The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out is $27,000.

Full English Language & Literature at Miami University - Hamilton Report

#3

Denison University

Granville, OH

Out of the 24 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Denison University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville.

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#4

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oberlin College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Miami University - Middletown is a great place for English language and literature students. 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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Miami University - Oxford landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best English language and literature programs. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a fairly 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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#7

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant 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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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio ranking. BGSU is a 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 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 ranked #10 on this year’s Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly 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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Best English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 937
Michigan 1,125
Illinois 1,599
Wisconsin 789

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 40,481
Writing Studies 12,529
English Literature (Other) 942
Literature 683

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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