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 Wesleyan University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th 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 Wesleyan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,734 | $66,800 | -2% | #492 of 1176 | #354 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,294 | $55,420 | +2% | #239 of 610 | #177 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,958 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $30,775 | $47,941 | -5% | #653 of 1027 | #448 | $27,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $29,547 | — | — | — | — | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $27,165 | — | — | — | — | $26,800 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $23,537 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,239 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Wesleyan University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $416,818
- Avg rent near campus: $1,722/mo — vs ~$848/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43036 (5.7% cap, Magnetic Springs)
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🏆 Where Ohio Wesleyan 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 | $51,710 | $51,710 |
| Room | $7,628 | |
| Board | $7,240 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $69,383 | $69,383 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology