Est. Earnings (1yr)
$48,416
Est. from OH median (5 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$27,000
Est. from OH median (3 programs)

Analysis

Ohio Health Professions programs show earnings spanning from $32,000 to over $70,000, and comparable programs suggest Muskingum's graduates land near the middle of this range at around $48,400 first-year. That's solidly above the $38,500 national median and matches the state average. With estimated debt of $27,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 stays within manageable territory—graduates would dedicate roughly half a year's salary to covering what they borrowed, assuming disciplined repayment.

The wide variation among Ohio programs matters here. Kettering College graduates earn nearly $71,000, while University of Cincinnati grads start at $33,000—both offering the same bachelor's credential. That $38,000 gap likely reflects differences in specific concentrations within health professions (respiratory therapy versus health administration, for example) rather than program quality alone. Without knowing which pathway Muskingum's curriculum emphasizes, it's harder to gauge whether your child would land closer to that $48,000 estimate or drift toward either end of the spectrum.

Given Muskingum's 82% admission rate and 41% Pell enrollment, the school provides access to students from varied economic backgrounds. The estimated financial outcomes appear reasonable for a mid-tier health program, but push the school for specifics: which licenses or certifications do graduates typically pursue, and what are their actual job placements? Those details will tell you more than statewide averages ever could.

Where Muskingum University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health professions bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Health Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (10 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Muskingum UniversityNew Concord$31,440$48,416*$27,000*
Kettering CollegeKettering$15,672$70,890*$58,053$37,613*0.53
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown$10,791$56,793*$57,659$29,750*0.52
Xavier UniversityCincinnati$48,125$48,416*$51,232$27,000*0.56
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green$14,081$34,040*$46,675$26,000*0.76
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati$13,570$32,621*$54,955$26,263*0.81
National Median$38,492*$26,000*0.68
* Estimated from similar programs
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Muskingum University, approximately 41% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.