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Computer Systems Networking at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,788/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (258,000 openings/yr)

ROI 29.0x earnings multiple (19.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 41 Computer Systems Networking programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Systems Networking graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$739K	$717K	$596K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	29.9x	29.0x	24.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	20.1x	19.5x	16.3x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (19.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$23,884

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,803

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $61,788 per year, Computer Systems Networking graduates from Ohio University-Zanesville Campus earn slightly above the $58,164 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 29.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #9 out of 41 programs, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Computer Systems Networking program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $61,788 to $76,803 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

a compact campus enrolling 526 students in Zanesville, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Computer Systems Networking program score?

A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Computer Systems Networking graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Systems Networking to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Systems Networking careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus rank so high for Computer Systems Networking?

The #9 ranking out of 41 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →