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2027 Best English Language & Literature Schools in Ohio

25 Colleges in the United States
1,218 English Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$33,740 Avg Early-Career Salary

English Language & Literature degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english language & literature schools.

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Best Schools for English Language & Literature in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english language & literature education in Ohio.

Top Schools in English Language & Literature

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Our analysis ranked University Of Cincinnati Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in english language & literature. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 110 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,625. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english language & literature, ranking #2. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 23 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Cedarville University earn around $57,104 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,110. Read more about the english language & literature program at Cedarville University

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Gambier. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 79 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Kenyon College in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Kenyon College earn a median of $29,962 early in their careers. Kenyon College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Kenyon College

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Miami University Oxford came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 98 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $43,472. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Miami University Oxford

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. Denison University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 26 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Denison University in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Denison University earn a median of $39,797 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Denison University

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University Of Dayton placed #6 among the best english language & literature schools. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 25 english language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Dayton in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $30,063 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,398 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Dayton

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Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #7 position for english language & literature this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 160 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $44,055 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Get the full english language & literature details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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The College Of Wooster earned the #8 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit university. The College Of Wooster graduates 74% of students within six years. About 17 english language & literature degrees were awarded at The College Of Wooster in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature 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. Get the full english language & literature details for The College Of Wooster

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 128 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $38,575 in their early career. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,902 in student loans. Read more about the english language & literature program at Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Ohio University Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 100 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $25,583 early in their careers. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,462 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Ohio University Main Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University earned the #11 position for english language & literature this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 16 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Xavier University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $25,683 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,798. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Xavier University

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University came in at #12 for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. John Carroll University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 13 english language & literature degrees were awarded at John Carroll University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from John Carroll University generally make around $29,095. Students borrow a median of $26,188 to complete this degree. Read more about the english language & literature program at John Carroll University

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 81% of students finish within six years. Oberlin College awarded about 33 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from Oberlin College earn around $15,719 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,468. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Oberlin College

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Case Western Reserve University earned the #14 position for english language & literature this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 19 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $74,459 in their early career. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $26,420 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Case Western Reserve University

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Baldwin Wallace College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Berea. About 67% of students finish within six years. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 23 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $26,760. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Baldwin Wallace College

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University Of Toledo came in at #16 for english language & literature this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. University Of Toledo awarded about 29 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english language & literature degree from University Of Toledo earn around $24,301 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete this degree. Get the full english language & literature details for University Of Toledo

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Wright State University Main Campus came in at #17 for english language & literature this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dayton. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. About 41 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent year. English Language & Literature graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $25,560 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,140 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Wright State University Main Campus

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Youngstown State University came in at #18 for english language & literature this year. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 64 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $31,596 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,239 to complete this degree. See the full english language & literature program report for Youngstown State University

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Cleveland State University placed #19 among the best english language & literature schools. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Cleveland State University awarded about 39 english language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $28,649 early in their careers. Cleveland State University graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. See the full english language & literature program report for Cleveland State University

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Sinclair Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Dayton. About 24 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $35,348 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,525. Read more about the english language & literature program at Sinclair Community College

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville placed #21 among the best english language & literature schools. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $27,354 in their early career. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full english language & literature details for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Kent State University At Kent landed the #22 spot for english language & literature this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 70 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $22,318 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full english language & literature details for Kent State University At Kent

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Miami University Hamilton came in at #23 for english language & literature this year. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University Hamilton is a mid-sized public university. Miami University Hamilton graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Hamilton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english language & literature program make about $27,356 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the english language & literature program at Miami University Hamilton

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University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best english language & literature schools. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 english language & literature students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. English Language & Literature graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $23,923 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,250. See the full english language & literature program report for University Of Akron Main Campus

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Miami University Middletown earned the #25 position for english language & literature this year. This small public university is located in the suburb of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. About 10 english language & literature degrees were awarded at Miami University Middletown in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english language & literature degree recipients from Miami University Middletown generally make around $27,356. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english language & literature from Miami University Middletown

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 25 schools evaluated.

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