Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, Ohio · Public · 19,633 undergraduates
Of 92 programs with reported earnings, 90 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 245 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,673 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,160 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,078 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,689 |
| $110k and up | $24,492 |
| All families (average) | $21,637 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $87,308 | +$51,226 | clears the bar | $13,672 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,893 | +$7,811 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $119,976 | +$83,894 | clears the bar | $40,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $154,758 | +$118,676 | clears the bar | $250,362 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,399 | +$13,317 | clears the bar | $23,258 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $113,469 | +$77,387 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,506 | +$42,424 | clears the bar | $23,416 | 0.6 yrs |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $55,352 | +$19,270 | clears the bar | $23,356 | 1.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,695 | +$18,613 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $68,913 | +$32,831 | clears the bar | $38,107 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,299 | +$45,217 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $59,276 | +$23,194 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $110,913 | +$74,831 | clears the bar | $37,230 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,478 | +$35,396 | clears the bar | $21,563 | 0.6 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $48,390 | +$12,308 | clears the bar | $23,654 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 92 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 65% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.