Compare 21 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $36,908.
English Language and Literature, General. programs produce graduates earning between $30,573 and $48,723—a $18K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 21 ranked programs in Ohio, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Xavier University's English program leads with graduates earning $48,723, well above the state average of $36,908. The University of Dayton follows at $46,560, while Miami University-Oxford delivers $44,638. These outcomes show that program-level factors drive success more than overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $48,723 | 21 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,885 | High |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $46,560 | 27 | $23,250 | Manageable | $43,810 | High |
| #3 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $44,638 | 31 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #4 | $43,461 | 23 | $24,000 | Manageable | $31,458 | High | |
| #5 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | $42,331 | 82 | $18,527 | Manageable | $56,500 | High |
| #6 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $41,562 | 22 | $26,000 | Challenging | $39,285 | High |
| #7 | $40,388 | 27 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #8 | $40,281 | 175 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #9 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $39,466 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,484 | High |
| #10 | $38,593 | 24 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #11 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $38,231 | 7 | $26,000 | Challenging | $45,521 | High |
| #12 | $36,551 | 7 | $21,056 | Challenging | $23,508 | High | |
| #13 | University Of ToledoPublic | $35,768 | 31 | $22,250 | Challenging | $19,243 | High |
| #14 | $35,748 | 13 | $23,384 | Challenging | $29,400 | High | |
| #15 | $34,698 | 70 | $24,500 | High | $21,394 | High | |
| #16 | $34,569 | 50 | $22,750 | High | $14,381 | High | |
| #17 | $33,530 | 42 | $21,797 | High | $16,998 | High | |
| #18 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $32,067 | 26 | $26,500 | High | $42,874 | High |
| #19 | $30,946 | 28 | $21,250 | High | $23,602 | High | |
| #20 | $30,573 | 18 | $25,000 | High | $25,947 | High | |
| #21 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $19,045 | 33 | $26,000 | High | $45,976 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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