Anthropology at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University-Chillicothe's anthropology program sits right at the state median for earnings, ranking in the 60th percentile among Ohio's 22 anthropology programs—a respectable position that means graduates earn more than typical in-state peers. Starting at $27,806 and climbing to $33,634 after four years represents solid 21% growth, though it's worth noting these figures come from a very small graduating class, making them less reliable predictors of future outcomes.

The debt picture here is actually better than it might first appear. While $27,000 roughly equals that first-year salary, this program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt—meaning 95% of anthropology programs nationwide saddle students with more. That's a meaningful advantage, particularly for a liberal arts degree where earnings tend to start modest. The low Pell grant rate (16%) suggests this campus may serve a different demographic than you'd expect at a regional campus, which could influence post-graduation outcomes in ways the small sample doesn't fully capture.

For parents considering this regional campus option: you're looking at essentially average Ohio anthropology outcomes with below-average debt. That's a reasonable proposition if your student plans to pursue graduate school or values staying local, but the narrow earnings trajectory and small program size mean there's limited data to confirm whether these results will hold steady.