Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,236
75th percentile
60th percentile in Ohio
Median Debt
$21,000
6% below national median

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

Earnings Distribution

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

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

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster$6,178$60,236$21,0000.35
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus$12,859$61,979$70,360$19,5000.31
Miami University-OxfordOxford$17,809$60,596$72,562$24,0000.40
Ohio University-Main CampusAthens$13,746$60,236$21,0000.35
Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe$6,178$60,236$21,0000.35
Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton$6,178$60,236$21,0000.35
National Median$53,219$22,2500.42

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/managerial economics graduates

Economists

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

$115,440/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Environmental Economists

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

$115,440/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$101,190/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

$63,380/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
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.