Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University-Chillicothe's Liberal Arts program sits squarely in the middle of the pack—hovering around the 40th percentile both nationally and within Ohio. First-year earnings of $34,707 trail the state median by nearly $6,000, suggesting this regional campus doesn't provide the same earning power as Ohio's flagship universities or private institutions. While the $26,000 median debt is slightly better than both state and national averages, the modest starting salary still means graduates face a 0.75 debt-to-earnings ratio that demands careful budget management in those early years.

The 20% earnings growth to $41,518 by year four shows typical career progression for liberal arts graduates, though even at that point, earnings remain below what many Ohio peers deliver from day one. With robust sample size backing these numbers, this pattern appears reliable rather than anomalous.

For families considering this program, the calculation is straightforward: you're paying less in debt than at many Ohio schools, but you're also earning less. If proximity to Chillicothe matters for family or financial reasons, this program delivers predictable outcomes without major red flags. But if location is flexible, spending slightly more to attend a higher-ranked Ohio institution could yield $10,000+ more in annual earnings—a gap that would quickly offset the debt difference.