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2026 Best Humanities Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in the United States
102 Humanities Degrees Awarded
$35,886 Avg Early-Career Salary

Humanities degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best humanities schools.

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Best Schools for Humanities in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall humanities education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Humanities

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No school ranked higher than Ohio State University Main Campus this year for humanities. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 17 humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Humanities graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $37,632 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $17,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in humanities from Ohio State University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for humanities. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 17 humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Humanities graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $32,604 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,784 to complete this degree. See the full humanities program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Ohio University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in humanities, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 31 humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Humanities graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $35,825 early in their careers. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,614 in student loans. More information about a degree in humanities from Ohio University Main Campus

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Students looking for a strong humanities program will find one at Tiffin University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 humanities degrees were awarded at Tiffin University in the most recent year. Humanities graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $37,484 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,977. Read more about the humanities program at Tiffin University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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