Business/Managerial Economics at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

A small regional campus delivering flagship-level results deserves attention, even with limited data. Ohio University-Eastern's business economics graduates start at $60,236—matching three sister campuses and trailing Miami by just $360. That's $7,000 above the national median and places this program at the 60th percentile among Ohio schools, a solid position for a campus serving a rural Appalachian community.

The $21,000 debt load makes the value equation work. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, graduates owe roughly four months of salary—a manageable burden that allows for financial breathing room early in careers. The combination of near-flagship outcomes at a regional campus price point creates an attractive pathway for students who need to stay closer to home or prefer smaller learning environments.

The caveat matters here: fewer than 30 graduates means one exceptional cohort or a few high earners could skew these numbers significantly. The low Pell grant percentage (9%) also suggests this campus may serve a different demographic than typical regional universities. For families in eastern Ohio weighing whether to send their student to Columbus or keep them local, these numbers suggest the Eastern campus delivers comparable economic outcomes. Just understand you're looking at a limited sample that may not repeat consistently.