Computer and Information Sciences at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University-Chillicothe's computer science program positions itself at the median for Ohio schools but trails the national market by a significant margin. With first-year earnings of $48,515—falling in the 19th percentile nationally—graduates here earn about $13,000 less than the typical computer science degree holder nationwide. Within Ohio, the program sits exactly at the state's 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten Ohio computer science programs deliver stronger earnings outcomes. The gap becomes stark when comparing to Ohio's flagship programs: Ohio State and Cincinnati graduates earn 40-70% more right out of the gate.

The program does offer one advantage: relatively manageable debt at $31,115, which sits below the 16th percentile nationally for computer science programs. That translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64, making the loans reasonably serviceable even with lower starting salaries. Earnings grow modestly to $53,053 by year four, showing steady but unremarkable career progression.

For an anxious parent, the question is whether saving on debt justifies accepting significantly lower earnings potential. If your child can commute and avoid housing costs, this could work as an affordable entry point into tech. But if they're taking out maximum loans anyway, the ROI math tilts heavily toward one of Ohio's stronger programs—Cincinnati, Wright State, or Ohio State would all deliver substantially better career outcomes for similar or even less debt.