Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,236
75th percentile (60th in OH)
Median Debt
$21,000
6% below national median
Debt-to-Earnings
0.35
Manageable
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Analysis

Ohio University-Lancaster's Business/Managerial Economics graduates start at $60,236—a solid $7,000 above the national median and matching the state average. The $21,000 debt load translates to a manageable 0.35 ratio, meaning graduates earn roughly $3 for every dollar borrowed. This sits in a comfortable range where most borrowers can handle payments without undue stress. The program ranks at the 60th percentile among Ohio's 19 Business/Managerial Economics programs, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack statewide while still outperforming three-quarters of similar programs nationally.

However, there's an important caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, which means a few outliers could significantly skew these numbers. The fact that multiple Ohio University campuses report identical earnings figures ($60,236) suggests possible data aggregation across locations rather than truly campus-specific outcomes. For a regional campus, these results look promising on paper, but the small sample makes it hard to know if they're reliably repeatable year after year.

For anxious parents, the fundamentals here are sound—reasonable debt matched with above-average starting pay—but verify current outcomes before committing. If your student is considering this program primarily for convenience or cost reasons, the numbers support that decision. Just recognize you're working with limited data points rather than a proven track record of hundreds of graduates.

Where Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/managerial economics bachelors's programs nationally

Ohio University-Lancaster CampusOther business/managerial economics programs

Programs in the upper-left quadrant (high earnings, low debt) offer the best value. Programs in the lower-right quadrant warrant careful consideration.

Earnings Distribution

How Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all business/managerial economics bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Business/Managerial Economics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus$60,236—$21,0000.35
Ohio State University-Main Campus$61,979$70,360$19,5000.31
Miami University-Oxford$60,596$72,562$24,0000.40
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus$60,236—$21,0000.35
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus$60,236—$21,0000.35
Ohio University-Southern Campus$60,236—$21,0000.35
National Median$53,219—$22,2500.42

Other Business/Managerial Economics Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$61,979$19,500
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$17,809$60,596$24,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$6,178$60,236$21,000
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$6,178$60,236$21,000
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$6,178$60,236$21,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, approximately 9% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 22 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.