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Youngstown State University

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Youngstown State University's campus is located in the urban setting of Youngstown, Ohio. As a primarily undergraduate institution, it offers a student experience focused on accessible education. The university is distinctive for its athletic programs, particularly its football team, which competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,672/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,791/yr

Out-of-state: $11,151/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 33% of students receive Pell Grants and 41% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$8,053	$32,212	13.2x
$30K – $48K	$9,286	$37,144	11.5x
$48K – $75K	$13,171	$52,684	8.1x
$75K – $110K	$15,906	$63,624	6.7x
$110K+	$16,329	$65,316	6.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,791	$43,164	9.9x

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 Youngstown State University

35 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
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	80	$65,668/yr	High	15.5x
Computer Science Compare across schools	79	$66,674/yr	Very High	15.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$74,799/yr	Very High	19.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	73	$53,227/yr	Very High	13.4x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$68,061/yr	Very High	18.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$69,609/yr	High	18.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	69	$44,973/yr	Very High	13.3x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	68	$56,656/yr	Moderate	19.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	67	$59,149/yr	High	15.7x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	66	$52,212/yr	Moderate	14.1x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	61	$45,244/yr	High	13.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	61	$43,119/yr	High	11.3x
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	60	$57,772/yr	High	17.1x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	59	$69,202/yr	High	15.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	57	$39,279/yr	Very High	11.9x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	53	$48,826/yr	Moderate	11.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	53	$36,518/yr	Very High	12.6x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	50	$37,325/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	43	$33,398/yr	High	9.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$29,689/yr	High	13.4x
Social Work Compare across schools	40	$36,445/yr	Moderate	9.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	40	$33,735/yr	High	8.4x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	40	$28,245/yr	High	9.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	39	$28,148/yr	Very High	10.6x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	38	$30,661/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	35	$30,089/yr	High	8.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$29,203/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	32	$27,068/yr	High	5.3x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	30	$23,223/yr	High	9.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	28	$35,220/yr	High	8.4x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	28	$29,065/yr	High	10.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	28	$22,831/yr	Very High	10.3x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	27	$31,763/yr	Very High	8.1x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	27	$31,492/yr	Low	9.2x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	27	$24,933/yr	Moderate	4.8x

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