Cheapest Parks Colleges in Ohio

Ohio's Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies programs reveal a dramatic cost spectrum spanning nearly $16,000 between the most affordable and most expensive options. Ohio University's regional campuses dominate the budget-friendly tier, with Eastern Campus offering the lowest net cost at $4,503 annually. The state's outdoor recreation industry, bolstered by major employers like Cleveland Metroparks and Ohio State Parks, creates steady demand for graduates who earn between $25,967 and $28,309 after completing their degrees.

Programs

$4,503 – $20,918

Net Price Range

$26,821

Avg. Program Earnings

32.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
2	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
3	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
4	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
5	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
6	Central State University Wilberforce, Ohio	$16,544	$7,824	25.6%	88.8%
7	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$17,460	$12,377	55.6%	92.2%
8	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$20,413	$13,746	66.4%	86.5%
9	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, Ohio	$20,918	$14,081	62.8%	78.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ohio University's regional campuses so much cheaper than the main campus?

Ohio University's five regional campuses offer significantly lower net costs, ranging from $4,503 to $6,483, compared to the main Athens campus at $20,413. These satellite locations provide the same degree programs with reduced overhead costs and smaller class sizes.

How do graduation rates compare between the most and least expensive programs?

The cost-graduation rate relationship shows clear patterns across Ohio's programs. Ohio University's main campus achieves a 66.4% graduation rate despite its $20,413 net cost, while the regional campuses with sub-$7,000 costs see graduation rates between 12.1% and 20%.

Does earning potential justify the higher costs at some schools?

Graduate earnings remain relatively stable across price points, ranging only from $25,967 to $28,309 annually. Ohio University's main campus graduates earn $28,309 despite paying nearly four times more than regional campus students who enter similar career paths.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.