Program Analysis
At $46,655/yr, Economics graduates from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus land near the $53,966 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
With a 24.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.
The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Economics career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $19,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #90 ranking among 351 Economics programs places Ohio University-Lancaster Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.
A 39% earnings increase from $46,655 to $64,724 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.