Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.2%
- Retention Rate
- 87.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $80,928
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $115,064 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,680 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $23,586 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,623 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $57,995 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $53,629 | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor | $51,482 | $27,000 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $50,563 | $27,000 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $44,021 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $43,798 | $25,193 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $32,925 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $80,928 ten years after leaving, which translates to strong financial outcomes for a small private university. With typical debt of $27,000 and monthly payments of $286, graduates spend just 4.2% of their income servicing loans. The 84.51% loan repayment rate exceeds national averages for private colleges. Ohio Northern's pharmacy and engineering programs feed directly into high-paying healthcare and technical careers. The university's Methodist heritage and tight alumni network in Ohio help with job placement. Nearly all graduates find employment within six months. Despite the $52,200 sticker price, the combination of solid earnings and manageable debt creates a strong return on investment for career-focused students.