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

English majors at Ohio University-Southern face a tight first-year financial picture, with starting earnings of $24,239 barely exceeding the $25,500 in typical debt. However, there's an important silver lining: this debt level sits in the 25th percentile nationally, meaning 75% of English programs leave graduates with more debt. That relatively modest borrowing keeps this program from veering into problematic territory, even with humanities-typical starting salaries.

The program performs at the exact state median and holds the 60th percentile among Ohio's nine English programs—essentially middle-of-the-pack. What's striking is that five Ohio University campuses report identical numbers, suggesting these figures may reflect system-wide data rather than campus-specific outcomes. The very low Pell Grant rate (12%) also raises questions about whether this small sample accurately represents typical students at this access-oriented regional campus.

For families, the core question is whether your child has a clear career path that builds on an English degree. The 1.05 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable if they're headed toward teaching, graduate school, or fields where English majors traditionally find their footing after a few career pivots. But the small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers might not predict your child's experience. Consider whether this campus specifically offers the connections and opportunities your student needs, or if another Ohio University location might serve them better.