Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 61%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Ashland University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 54th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Ashland University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,407 | $80,065 | +5% | #253 of 796 | #187 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $54,880 | $79,929 | -4% | #196 of 452 | #156 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,445 | $73,222 | -18% | #916 of 966 | #888 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,580 | $68,823 | +1% | #408 of 1176 | #280 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $50,812 | $68,708 | -1% | #211 of 516 | #158 | $23,750 |
| Biology | $37,814 | $62,624 | +9% | #264 of 841 | #139 | $22,831 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $31,192 | $61,199 | -2% | #30 of 64 | #19 | $23,500 |
| Business/Commerce | $50,262 | $59,115 | -14% | #213 of 271 | #187 | $23,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,455 | $57,165 | -10% | #393 of 565 | #274 | $26,048 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,172 | $53,386 | -4% | #387 of 660 | #288 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $50,359 | -10% | #62 of 70 | #56 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $49,744 | -9% | #422 of 610 | #355 | — |
| Psychology | — | $47,671 | -6% | #668 of 1027 | #471 | $26,889 |
| Social Work | — | $47,094 | -9% | #339 of 420 | #326 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,223 | $45,115 | -12% | #304 of 345 | #285 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $44,543 | -12% | #386 of 459 | #322 | $26,734 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $29,437 | $43,296 | -32% | #174 of 178 | #173 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $35,709 | $43,052 | -15% | #160 of 177 | #155 | $26,699 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | $42,929 | -15% | #132 of 158 | #123 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $28,468 | $42,544 | -10% | #585 of 680 | #557 | $24,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,465 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Ashland University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $235,984
- Avg rent near campus: $924/mo — vs ~$722/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44902 (9.5% cap, Mansfield)
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🏆 Where Ashland University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,200 | $25,200 |
| Room | $6,500 | |
| Board | $5,460 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $44,378 | $44,378 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Ashland University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology