English Language & Literature at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 26 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #191 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #401 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 26 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #191 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #401 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,032 |
| 2 years | $34,268 |
| 3 years | $37,222 |
| 4 years | $40,281 |
| 5 years | $45,720 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $40,281, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $23,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.