Ohio · Literature

Best colleges for Literature in Ohio

Ranked by graduates a year

Miami University - Oxford, University of Cincinnati and Youngstown State University award the most Literature degrees and certificates in Ohio: 12, 3 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Ohio colleges offer Literature and award 19 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Literature program focuses on the study of literary works and cultural expressions across various languages and cultures. It encompasses a wide range of specializations, including General Literature, American Literature, English…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 23.14
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
19
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,912
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Editors
$77,140
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Literature in Ohio

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Miami University - Oxford
Oxford Public
—1280%——
2University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public
—375%——
3Youngstown State University
Youngstown Public
—250%——
4Ohio Northern University
Ada Private not-for-profit
—175%$23,912—
5Wilberforce University
Wilberforce Private not-for-profit
—112%$10,047—

Colleges awarding the most Literature degrees in Ohio

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Miami University - Oxford
Oxford Public
12Not reported
2University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public
3Not reported
3Youngstown State University
Youngstown Public
2Not reported
4Ohio Northern University
Ada Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Ohio colleges offering Literature
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Wilberforce UniversityWilberforcePrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Editors (SOC 27-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~9,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$75,260
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Editors earn in Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
1,800
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$77,140
median $72,160
Best-paying metro
$82,140
Columbus, OH

Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$74,050 avg · 2,240 jobs
Editors
$77,140 avg · 1,800 jobs
Writers and Authors
$69,630 avg · 830 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Literature programs in Ohio.

Which Ohio colleges award the most Literature degrees?+

Miami University - Oxford (12 graduates a year), University of Cincinnati (3 graduates a year) and Youngstown State University (2 graduates a year) award the most Literature degrees and certificates in Ohio, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Ohio colleges offer Literature.

How much do Editors earn in Ohio?+

The average annual wage for Editors in Ohio is $77,140 (median $72,160), across about 1,800 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Literature program?+

The Literature program focuses on the study of literary works and cultural expressions across various languages and cultures. It encompasses a wide range of specializations, including General Literature, American Literature, English…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Editors?+

The national job outlook is about +0.6% growth with around 9,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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