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2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio

16 Ranked Colleges
276 Degrees Awarded
$19,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master's in Ohio

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio” ranking - to help you make that decision.

English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the country with 56,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,873 and had an average of $24,681 in loans still to pay off.

Across Ohio, there were 1,862 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,463 and $23,926 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 276 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,649 and $41,690 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in English language and literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent English language and literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for ohio master’s degree english language & literature students.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for English Language & Literature in Ohio

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. BGSU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

BGSU also took the #4 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Miami University - Oxford. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio. Oxford, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s English language and literature degrees to 42 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our ohio master’s degree english language & literature students list, Miami University - Oxford has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Miami University - Oxford are $31,697, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 15 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

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

#4

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ashland University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. Located in Ashland, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 degrees to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Ashland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland University are $6,444, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio University - Athens Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio. Ohio University - Athens Campus is located in Athens, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our ohio master’s degree english language & literature students list, OHIO Athens has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
#1 in overall quality

University of Dayton did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Dayton, Ohio, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 13 degrees to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

UDayton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dayton are $17,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a large school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 9 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644.

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#8

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

Ohio Dominican University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

ODU also took the #9 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ODU are $11,556, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#14 in overall quality

Youngstown State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Youngstown State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495.

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#10

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
#7 in overall quality

John Carroll University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #10. John Carroll University is a small school located in University Heights, Ohio that handed out 6 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at John Carroll, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at John Carroll are $15,957, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full John Carroll University English Language & Literature Report

#11

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
#8 in overall quality

The University of Findlay did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking, coming in at #11. Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Findlay not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Findlay are $17,407, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Akron Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. Located in Akron, Ohio, this fairly large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus also made our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Wright State University - Main Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. Wright State University - Main Campus is located in Dayton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

Wright State University - Main Campus also took the #11 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio ranking. Located in Kent, Ohio, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s English language and literature students in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952.

Full Kent State University at Kent English Language & Literature Report

#15

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Cleveland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. Cleveland State University is a fairly large school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 10 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

Cleveland State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#12 in overall quality

University of Toledo ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value English Language & Literature Schools for a Master’s in Ohio list. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 10 masters’s English language and literature degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also took the #12 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Toledo English Language & Literature Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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