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 Ohio University-Main Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 53rd 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | $99,701 | +16% | #11 of 52 | #7 | $22,067 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,199 | $99,364 | +1% | #39 of 94 | #29 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $64,226 | $94,673 | -6% | #196 of 258 | #129 | $23,125 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $68,154 | $93,774 | +13% | #45 of 166 | #31 | $25,309 |
| Computer Science | $73,932 | $93,282 | -13% | #217 of 349 | #183 | $21,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,161 | $91,285 | -1% | #155 of 318 | #95 | $26,216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,809 | $87,308 | -2% | #468 of 966 | #301 | $13,672 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,322 | $85,990 | -12% | #148 of 158 | #110 | $22,732 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $66,591 | $85,798 | +6% | #18 of 51 | #12 | $25,577 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,856 | $84,002 | +10% | #199 of 796 | #141 | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,305 | $81,299 | -2% | #184 of 452 | #141 | $24,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,884 | $81,019 | -6% | #184 of 233 | #119 | $26,875 |
| Marketing | $55,022 | $78,506 | +13% | #83 of 516 | #55 | $23,416 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $61,788 | $77,401 | +5% | #17 of 37 | #14 | $19,500 |
| International Business | $57,396 | $73,640 | +1% | #61 of 115 | #47 | $25,375 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $43,125 | $71,579 | +5% | #70 of 187 | #47 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,006 | $71,478 | +5% | #332 of 1176 | #209 | $21,563 |
| Mathematics | — | $67,562 | -3% | #186 of 309 | #136 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $38,637 | $66,922 | +11% | #37 of 138 | #23 | $18,500 |
| Public Health | $37,883 | $62,153 | +6% | #74 of 215 | #47 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,663 | $61,538 | +5% | #118 of 275 | #97 | $24,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,515 | $60,767 | -34% | #438 of 459 | #424 | $20,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $60,236 | — | — | — | — | $21,000 |
| Journalism | $38,246 | $59,276 | +5% | #59 of 187 | #34 | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,753 | $58,907 | -7% | #349 of 565 | #233 | $22,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $39,969 | $58,647 | +2% | #26 of 57 | #21 | $23,750 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,516 | $57,998 | +11% | #12 of 50 | #8 | $26,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $36,886 | $57,479 | -8% | #42 of 64 | #33 | $26,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,085 | -3% | #138 of 215 | #101 | $22,875 |
| Geography and Cartography | $33,199 | $56,381 | -3% | #76 of 117 | #54 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,165 | $55,867 | +2% | #217 of 610 | #162 | $23,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $33,310 | $55,659 | +1% | #26 of 50 | #20 | $24,780 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $29,303 | $55,352 | +26% | #12 of 52 | #11 | $23,356 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,666 | $54,695 | -3% | #317 of 660 | #209 | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | $43,349 | $54,576 | -16% | #195 of 209 | #185 | $24,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $54,184 | -1% | #144 of 225 | #92 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,707 | $53,206 | +0% | #226 of 476 | #150 | $24,049 |
| Housing and Human Environments | $38,637 | $52,861 | -11% | #10 of 11 | #10 | $25,683 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $38,381 | $51,652 | -27% | #228 of 253 | #207 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,506 | $51,312 | -3% | #259 of 462 | #153 | $24,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,362 | $51,258 | +2% | #92 of 177 | #64 | $26,950 |
| Social Work | $37,990 | $49,690 | -4% | #284 of 420 | #222 | $20,000 |
| Criminology | $39,349 | $49,632 | -11% | #93 of 113 | #76 | $15,792 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,716 | $49,553 | -4% | #184 of 299 | #149 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $30,682 | $49,399 | -3% | #572 of 1027 | #352 | $23,258 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $36,850 | $49,369 | -3% | #36 of 63 | #29 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $29,086 | $48,390 | -4% | #91 of 158 | #74 | $23,654 |
| Economics | $46,655 | — | — | — | — | $19,750 |
| History | $24,075 | $46,101 | -9% | #351 of 459 | #280 | $23,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $38,973 | $45,346 | -7% | #125 of 172 | #92 | $26,147 |
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 Ohio University-Main Campus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $251,664
- Avg rent near campus: $1,249/mo — vs ~$878/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45719 (9.0% cap, Chauncey)
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🏆 Where Ohio University-Main Campus Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Room | $7,904 | |
| Board | $7,480 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,096 | $41,464 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,075 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,933 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,808 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,093 |
| $110,001+ | $23,216 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology