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Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Visit Website

Ohio University's main campus is located in the southeastern Ohio town of Athens, a classic college town environment. The campus is known for its brick streets and historic buildings nestled in the rolling Appalachian foothills. Students enjoy a vibrant campus life with a strong emphasis on tradition and school spirit, particularly surrounding its athletic programs. Ohio University is also recognized for its research activity and offers a comprehensive range of academic programs.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,101/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$13,746/yr

Out-of-state: $24,114/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,075	$52,300	8.4x
$30K – $48K	$14,933	$59,732	7.4x
$48K – $75K	$18,808	$75,232	5.9x
$75K – $110K	$22,093	$88,372	5.0x
$110K+	$23,216	$92,864	4.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,746	$54,984	8.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Ohio University-Main Campus

53 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	84	$73,932/yr	Very High	16.0x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	83	$75,809/yr	High	14.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	80	$59,305/yr	Very High	14.8x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	79	$61,856/yr	Very High	13.6x
Computer Systems Networking Compare across schools	76	$61,788/yr	Very High	13.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$69,161/yr	Very High	14.9x
Electrical Compare across schools	70	$64,226/yr	Very High	17.0x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	69	$70,199/yr	High	14.8x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	69	$68,154/yr	Very High	15.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$67,322/yr	High	15.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	67	$63,884/yr	High	13.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	67	$57,006/yr	High	9.7x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	66	$66,591/yr	Moderate	14.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	66	$55,022/yr	Very High	12.3x
Economics Compare across schools	64	$46,655/yr	Very High	10.8x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	63	$48,515/yr	Very High	8.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools	61	$43,349/yr	High	12.0x
International Business Compare across schools	60	$57,396/yr	Very High	9.4x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	60	$42,663/yr	High	9.2x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	55	$60,236/yr	Very High	10.0x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	53	$40,516/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	52	$38,753/yr	Very High	10.0x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	49	$43,125/yr	High	6.8x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	49	$39,969/yr	High	9.0x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	48	$35,165/yr	Moderate	10.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	47	$38,973/yr	High	7.4x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	47	$36,886/yr	High	12.0x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	44	$33,310/yr	High	8.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	43	$37,883/yr	High	5.9x
Criminology Compare across schools	42	$39,349/yr	High	7.8x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	42	$38,381/yr	Moderate	6.0x
Journalism Compare across schools	42	$38,246/yr	Very High	9.7x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$37,990/yr	Moderate	7.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	41	$34,983/yr	High	7.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	40	$36,666/yr	High	8.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	40	$36,506/yr	High	8.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	39	$41,362/yr	High	7.5x
Housing and Human Environments Compare across schools	38	$38,637/yr	High	8.4x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	38	$36,850/yr	Very High	9.9x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	37	$33,199/yr	High	8.0x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	35	$30,682/yr	High	7.7x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	35	$29,086/yr	High	7.5x
Music Compare across schools	34	$36,252/yr	High	6.4x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	33	$38,637/yr	High	6.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	31	$24,716/yr	High	8.7x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	30	$29,303/yr	High	9.0x
History Compare across schools	30	$24,075/yr	High	6.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	29	$29,053/yr	Moderate	5.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	28	$34,707/yr	Low	7.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools	28	$27,806/yr	High	5.5x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	20	$23,399/yr	Very High	3.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$15,602/yr	Moderate	5.5x
English Language and Literature/Letters Compare across schools	18	$24,239/yr	Very High	3.4x

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