C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
Ohio University-Southern Campus
4-Year
Public
📍 Ironton, Ohio 45638
Rating Context:
⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 19%
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 19%
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
1,639
Total Enrollment
19%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,682
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Ohio University-Southern Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$52,581
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,991
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,056
Median debt at graduation
21%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
12.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 94th percentile among associate-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-Southern 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% | #9 of 52 | #5 | $22,067 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,199 | $99,364 | +1% | #37 of 94 | #27 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $64,226 | $94,673 | -6% | #194 of 258 | #127 | $23,125 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $68,154 | $93,774 | +13% | #43 of 166 | #29 | $25,309 |
| Computer Science | $73,932 | $93,282 | -13% | #215 of 349 | #181 | $21,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,161 | $91,285 | -1% | #153 of 318 | #93 | $26,216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,809 | $87,308 | -2% | #466 of 966 | #299 | $13,672 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,322 | $85,990 | -12% | #146 of 158 | #108 | $22,732 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,856 | $84,002 | +10% | #197 of 796 | #139 | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,305 | $81,299 | -2% | #182 of 452 | #139 | $24,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,884 | $81,019 | -6% | #182 of 233 | #117 | $26,875 |
| Marketing | $55,022 | $78,506 | +13% | #81 of 516 | #53 | $23,416 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $61,788 | $77,401 | +5% | #15 of 37 | #12 | $19,500 |
| International Business | $57,396 | $73,640 | +1% | #59 of 115 | #45 | $25,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,006 | $71,478 | +5% | #330 of 1176 | #207 | $21,563 |
| Mathematics | — | $67,562 | -3% | #184 of 309 | #134 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $38,637 | $66,922 | +11% | #35 of 138 | #21 | $18,500 |
| Public Health | $37,883 | $62,153 | +6% | #72 of 215 | #45 | $23,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,663 | $61,538 | +5% | #116 of 275 | #95 | $24,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,515 | $60,767 | -34% | #436 of 459 | #422 | $20,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $60,236 | — | — | — | — | $21,000 |
| Journalism | $38,246 | $59,276 | +5% | #57 of 187 | #32 | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,753 | $58,907 | -7% | #347 of 565 | #231 | $22,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $39,969 | $58,647 | +2% | #24 of 57 | #19 | $23,750 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,516 | $57,998 | +11% | #10 of 50 | #6 | $26,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $36,886 | $57,479 | -8% | #40 of 64 | #31 | $26,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,085 | -3% | #136 of 215 | #99 | $22,875 |
| Geography and Cartography | $33,199 | $56,381 | -3% | #74 of 117 | #52 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,165 | $55,867 | +2% | #215 of 610 | #160 | $23,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $29,303 | $55,352 | +26% | #10 of 52 | #9 | $23,356 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,666 | $54,695 | -3% | #315 of 660 | #207 | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | $43,349 | $54,576 | -16% | #193 of 209 | #183 | $24,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $54,184 | -1% | #142 of 225 | #90 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,707 | $53,206 | +0% | #224 of 476 | #148 | $24,049 |
| Housing and Human Environments | $38,637 | $52,861 | -11% | #8 of 11 | #8 | $25,683 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $38,381 | $51,652 | -27% | #226 of 253 | #205 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,506 | $51,312 | -3% | #257 of 462 | #151 | $24,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,362 | $51,258 | +2% | #90 of 177 | #62 | $26,950 |
| Social Work | $37,990 | $49,690 | -4% | #282 of 420 | #220 | $20,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,716 | $49,553 | -4% | #182 of 299 | #147 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $30,682 | $49,399 | -3% | #570 of 1027 | #350 | $23,258 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $36,850 | $49,369 | -3% | #34 of 63 | #27 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $29,086 | $48,390 | -4% | #89 of 158 | #72 | $23,654 |
| Economics | $46,655 | — | — | — | — | $19,750 |
| History | $24,075 | $46,101 | -9% | #349 of 459 | #278 | $23,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $38,973 | $45,346 | -7% | #123 of 172 | #90 | $26,147 |
| Music | $36,252 | $44,593 | +4% | #120 of 268 | #86 | $26,750 |
| Anthropology | $27,806 | $44,327 | -5% | #109 of 188 | #85 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $34,983 | $43,893 | -7% | #538 of 680 | #499 | $21,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $15,602 | $42,796 | +8% | #79 of 255 | #53 | $21,875 |
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.
For parents & investors
The Ohio University-Southern Campus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $122,926
- Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45659 (5.8% cap, Pedro)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,178 | $9,170 |
Financial Aid
91%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
37%
Take Out Loans
$4,682
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $2,860 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,266 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $5,819 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $6,961 |
| $110,001+ | $8,697 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
53 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
15 grads/yr
Social Work
11 grads/yr
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
4 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Police Science
4 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
3 grads/yr
Human Services, General
3 grads/yr
Psychology, General
2 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
2 grads/yr
Child Development
2 grads/yr
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
1 grads/yr
Project Management
1 grads/yr
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
1 grads/yr
History, General
1 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Ohio University-Southern Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
Registered nurses
$94k/yr
3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
91,600 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr
183,400 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr
219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr
17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr
81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr
193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr
92,300 jobs
Student Demographics
1,639
Total Students
66%
Women
72%
Traditional Age (18-24)
9%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Two or More
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
Off-Campus (Renters)
9%
With Family
91%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~149 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
15%
Hybrid (Some Online)
59%
Fully Online
27%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
72%
25-64 (Adult)
17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Tuition at Ohio University-Southern Campus is
$6,178 for in-state students
and $9,170 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,682.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Southern Campus?
The graduation rate at Ohio University-Southern Campus is 19%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Ohio University-Southern Campus a good school?
Ohio University-Southern Campus has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Ohio University-Southern Campus has a total enrollment of 1,639 students.
Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Yes! Approximately 9% of students at Ohio University-Southern Campus live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 149 students who need rental housing near campus.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology