English & Literature · Ohio

English & Literature colleges in Ohio

CampusPin lists 117 U.S. colleges in Ohio that offer English & Literature programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

English develops critical reading, analytical writing, and rhetorical skill, a flexible major that feeds into law, publishing, education, marketing, and any field that values communication.

Schools in Ohio that offer English & Literature

English & Literature programs in Ohio: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 117 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

117

Public / private

20 / 30

Universities / 2-year

37 / 13

Cities represented

37

In-state tuition range

$3,736–$69,330

Median in-state tuition

$14,115

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a English & Literature program

  • Literary analysis and theory
  • Survey of American, British, and world literature
  • Rhetoric and composition
  • Creative or professional writing workshops
  • Linguistics fundamentals
  • Research methods in the humanities
  • Genre studies (poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction)
  • Senior thesis or portfolio

Where a English & Literature degree can lead

  • Editor / Copy Editor
  • Technical Writer
  • Content Marketer
  • Journalist
  • High School English Teacher (with cert)
  • Lawyer (with JD)

Typical pay: $42,000–$60,000 early-career

An English major covers literature (American, British, world, multicultural), creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and literary theory. Programs typically include a tracking choice, Literature, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, or Secondary Education, plus a senior research thesis or portfolio. The major builds skills (writing, analysis, evidence-based argument) that transfer broadly across professional fields.

English graduates work in publishing, journalism, marketing/content, technical writing, education, and law (English is a common pre-law major). The major pairs well with a minor in Communications, Marketing, or a foreign language.

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