Economics at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University-Chillicothe's economics program starts graduates below typical benchmarks—about $5,000 less than the state median—but demonstrates solid trajectory potential with 24% earnings growth by year four, reaching $58,025. That puts graduates near the top quartile nationally by their fourth year working. Compared to other Ohio programs, this campus lands in the middle tier, trailing flagship institutions like Miami and Cincinnati but charging considerably less. The $19,750 median debt is roughly $3,000 below state averages, creating a manageable 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio that most graduates can handle comfortably.

The challenge here is the limited data: fewer than 30 economics graduates means these figures could shift dramatically with just a handful of different outcomes. The relatively low Pell grant participation (16%) suggests this campus may serve a narrower student demographic, which could influence the earnings patterns. For families considering this over Ohio University's main Athens campus or other regional options, the lower debt load offers a real advantage, but students should understand they're likely trading immediate post-graduation earning power for affordability.

For students planning to stay in Ohio and pursue economics-related work without graduate school, this represents a cost-effective entry point to the field. The debt is light enough that early-career salary limitations won't create financial strain, and the upward trajectory suggests the degree opens doors over time.