English Language and Literature/Letters at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

The sample size here is too small to draw firm conclusions, but what we can see suggests this English degree lands squarely in the middle of the pack. At $24,239 in first-year earnings—matching both the national and Ohio median—graduates aren't breaking out ahead, but they're not falling behind either. The 60th percentile ranking among Ohio programs means it slightly edges out typical in-state alternatives, though the difference appears marginal.

The debt situation is actually where this program shows relative strength. At $25,500, it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for debt—meaning 75% of comparable English programs saddle students with more loans. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.05, graduates are looking at about one year's salary in debt, which is manageable if they can secure full-time work quickly. That said, starting at $24,000 annually makes those payments tight, especially in the early years.

The real question is what comes next. English degrees typically rely on career trajectory rather than first-year salary, but we don't have long-term data here to confirm whether Chillicothe graduates follow that pattern. If your child is passionate about this field and plans to pursue teaching, graduate school, or professional writing, the relatively low debt load gives them flexibility. But if they're uncertain about their path, the modest starting salary combined with limited sample data means you're making this decision with incomplete information.