Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio · Public · 2,247 undergraduates
Of 24 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 61 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,310 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,956 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,326 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,787 |
| $110k and up | $18,754 |
| All families (average) | $14,381 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,703 | +$19,621 | clears the bar | $20,023 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $44,869 | +$8,787 | clears the bar | $13,488 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,624 | +$42,542 | clears the bar | $24,045 | 0.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,215 | -$1,867 | falls short | $27,500 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,672 | +$39,590 | clears the bar | $23,875 | 0.6 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $69,818 | +$33,736 | clears the bar | $49,400 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $63,167 | +$27,085 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $44,143 | +$8,061 | clears the bar | $25,058 | 3.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $51,304 | +$15,222 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $41,424 | +$5,342 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $48,031 | +$11,949 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $81,446 | +$45,364 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,791 | +$4,709 | clears the bar | $20,048 | 4.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,508 | +$26,426 | clears the bar | $17,494 | 0.7 yrs |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $84,015 | +$47,933 | clears the bar | $27,705 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.