Business/Managerial Economics at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

This regional campus delivers surprisingly strong outcomes despite serving a modest student population. With median first-year earnings of $60,236, Ohio University-Chillicothe's Business Economics program matches the state median exactly and beats the national benchmark by $7,000—landing in the 75th percentile nationally. That's competitive positioning for a branch campus, putting graduates on equal footing with those from Ohio State's main campus and other well-regarded state programs.

The $21,000 in median debt creates a manageable 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates earn roughly three dollars for every dollar borrowed. While that's slightly below the national median debt for this program, it's still a reasonable burden that most graduates should be able to manage with standard repayment plans. The Pell grant rate of just 16% suggests this campus primarily serves traditional students with existing family financial support, which may partially explain the moderate debt loads.

The caveat here matters: the small sample size means these figures could shift considerably year to year as individual graduate outcomes vary. Still, the pattern is encouraging—this branch campus appears to provide access to Ohio University's broader business network and employer connections without requiring a move to the main Athens campus. For families seeking solid business economics training at a commutable location, the numbers suggest this program delivers competitive value.