Best History Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 35 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,300 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $27,267 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $30,243. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in OH

$27,267

OH Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Ohio

Public Schools (12)

$25,800

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (13)

$29,406

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,606 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,902

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 33.0%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,755

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 87.7%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$35,420

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 61.7%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,580

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 80.6%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,692

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 82.1%

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH ·

$32,108

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,168

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH ·

$32,108

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,168

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH ·

$32,108

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,168

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio State University-Newark Campus

Newark, OH ·

$32,108

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,168

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$32,108

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,168

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: 50.8%

#11

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

$23,456

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,753

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 54.3%

#12

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$24,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,605

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 70.9%

#13

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH ·

$27,343

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,393

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: N/A

#14

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$27,343

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,393

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 86.7%

#15

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,760

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: N/A

#16

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,760

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: N/A

#17

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,760

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: N/A

#18

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,760

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: N/A

#19

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,760

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 84.8%

#20

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,760

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: N/A

#21

Ashland University

Ashland, OH · Private

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,782

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 95.2%

#23

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · Private

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,997

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 95.5%

#25

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH · Private

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,091

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 76.8%

#27

Denison University

Granville, OH · Private

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,595

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 94.8%

#29

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,807

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 72.2%

#30

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

Walsh University

North Canton, OH · Private

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH · Private

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH · Public

$16,169

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Ohio?

Oberlin College ranks #1 for History in Ohio with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 35 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Ohio?

History graduates in Ohio earn an average of $27,267 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Ohio?

Denison University is the most selective History program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 74.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Ohio?

In Ohio, private History programs produce average earnings of $29,406 vs $25,800 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 13 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.