by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for english students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english education in Ohio.
Leading the list is Kenyon College, our #1 school for english. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 79 english degrees were awarded at Kenyon College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $29,962 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Kenyon College
Cedarville University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #2. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 english degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Cedarville University earn around $57,104 in the first couple years of their career. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $22,110 in student loans. Get the full english details for Cedarville University
Miami University Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #3. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 38 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $40,260 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Miami University Oxford
University Of Dayton is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dayton. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Dayton awarded about 25 english degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $30,063 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,398 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for University Of Dayton
Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 160 english degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. English graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $44,055 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Ohio State University Main Campus
The College Of Wooster placed #6 among the best english schools. The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wooster. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 english students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Wooster in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from The College Of Wooster generally make around $30,746. The College Of Wooster graduates carry a median of $26,717 in student loans. See the full english program report for The College Of Wooster
Ohio University Main Campus placed #7 among the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 52 english degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $51,403 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Ohio University Main Campus
Xavier University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 16 english degrees were awarded at Xavier University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $25,683 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,798 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at Xavier University
Oberlin College came in at #9 for english this year. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. Oberlin College graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 english students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $19,734 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in english from Oberlin College
John Carroll University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. John Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of University Heights. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 english degrees were awarded at John Carroll University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from John Carroll University earn around $29,095 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,188 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at John Carroll University
Case Western Reserve University came in at #11 for english this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 english degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $74,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,420 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for Case Western Reserve University
University Of Toledo ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. This large public university is located in the city of Toledo. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $24,301 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete this degree. See the full english program report for University Of Toledo
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 13 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $26,760 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full english program report for Baldwin Wallace College
Wright State University Main Campus earned the #14 position for english this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dayton. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 41 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Wright State University Main Campus earn around $25,560 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,140 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Wright State University Main Campus
Cleveland State University came in at #15 for english this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cleveland State University awarded about 36 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $28,649. Typical student debt for the program is $25,831. Get the full english details for Cleveland State University
Franciscan University Of Steubenville placed #16 among the best english schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Steubenville. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates 75% of students within six years. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 22 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn a median of $27,354 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full english program report for Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Kent State University At Kent placed #17 among the best english schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. About 62 english degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. English graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $22,318 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Kent State University At Kent
Miami University Hamilton came in at #18 for english this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hamilton. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 english students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Hamilton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Miami University Hamilton earn around $27,356 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the english program at Miami University Hamilton
Youngstown State University came in at #19 for english this year. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Youngstown State University awarded about 20 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $22,831 early in their careers. Youngstown State University graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in english from Youngstown State University
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #20 spot for english this year. This large public university is located in the city of Akron. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 english degrees were awarded at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from University Of Akron Main Campus earn around $23,923 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the english program at University Of Akron Main Campus
Miami University Middletown placed #21 among the best english schools. This small public university is located in the suburb of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. Miami University Middletown awarded about 10 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Miami University Middletown generally make around $27,356. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full english details for Miami University Middletown
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
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