Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 65.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.4%
- Retention Rate
- 82.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,581
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,056
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | Master | $100,690 | $25,548 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $97,959 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $90,283 | $40,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $87,051 | $37,230 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $82,440 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,719 | $66,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $69,338 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $23,125 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $67,202 | $21,490 |
| Economics. | Master | $64,493 | $40,849 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,775 | $26,216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,463 | $13,672 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $61,728 | $25,577 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,479 | $26,875 |
Outcomes Overview
Ohio graduates earn a median of $52,581 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 40% with typical debt loads of $21,056. Monthly loan payments of $223 represent about 5% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong journalism and communications programs feed graduates into media careers, though these fields often start with lower salaries that grow over time. Alumni like Matt Lauer and Nancy Cartwright demonstrate the program's industry connections. With 97.1% employment rates and reasonable debt burdens, Ohio University delivers a strong return on investment for students willing to build careers gradually in competitive creative fields.