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2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

24 Colleges
$17,845 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,865 Avg Salary

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Ohio to see which programs offered the best value experiences for English language and literature students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for English language and literature majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Schools

$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Miami University - Hamilton to be the best value school for English language and literature students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Miami University - Hamilton is a small public school located in the suburb of Hamilton.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $6,318 per year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out is $27,000.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Miami University - Hamilton also is in the top 15% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio ranking.

Full English Language & Literature at Miami University - Hamilton Report

$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Middletown. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Middletown is a small public school located in the small suburb of Middletown.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Middletown are $6,318 a year. English Language & Literature majors at Miami University - Middletown take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

In addition to its great value ranking, Miami University - Middletown is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list.

Full English Language & Literature at Miami University - Middletown Report

$6,597 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 24 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Wright State University - Lake Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Wright State University - Lake Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Celina.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wright State University - Lake Campus are $6,597 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Wright State University - Lake Campus take out is $26,750.

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$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Marion Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best English language and literature schools in Ohio. Located in the distant town of Marion, Ohio State University - Marion Campus is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State University - Marion Campus are $8,550 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Ohio State University - Marion Campus take out is $24,850. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.

Full English Language & Literature at Ohio State University - Marion Campus Report

$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus are $8,550 a year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus carry an average student debtload of $24,850. 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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$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio State University - Lima Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio ranking. Ohio State University - Lima Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Lima.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State University - Lima Campus are $8,550 a year. The average amount in student loans that English language and literature majors at Ohio State University - Lima Campus take out is $24,850. 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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$13,061 Average Tuition & Fees

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value English language and literature programs. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BGSU are $13,061 per year. 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.

Full English Language & Literature at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Report

$8,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio State University - Newark Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Located in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a public college with a small student population.

Ohio State University - Newark Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, English language and literature graduates from Ohio State University - Newark Campus carry an average student debtload of $24,850. 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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$11,936 Average Tuition & Fees

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for English language and literature students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State are $11,936 a year. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ohio State also is in the top 10% of our Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio ranking.

Full English Language & Literature at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

$16,142 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami University - Oxford ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Miami University - Oxford are $16,142 a year. 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Miami University - Oxford also did well on our Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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.

  • 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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