International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Median Earnings (1yr)

$57,396

75th percentile

60th percentile in Ohio

Median Debt

$27,000

15% above national median

Analysis

Ohio University-Lancaster's International Business program posts a first-year salary of $57,396—solidly in the 75th percentile nationally and exactly matching Ohio's median for this degree. That's nearly $7,500 above the national average, putting graduates on competitive footing with peers from Ohio State's flagship campus. The debt load of $27,000 is remarkably low (5th percentile nationally), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 that suggests graduates can manage their loans comfortably while building their careers.

The catch? This data comes from a very small graduating class—under 30 students—which means a few outliers could be skewing the picture considerably. It's also worth noting that Ohio University's various regional campuses all report identical numbers for this program, which likely reflects how the data is aggregated rather than true performance differences. The unusually low Pell grant percentage (9%) suggests this campus may serve a more affluent student population than typical.

If your child is considering this program for cost reasons—perhaps living at home while attending a regional campus—the financial math looks solid on paper. Just recognize you're making this decision with limited data points, and individual outcomes could vary more than usual from these medians.

Where Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (36 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster	$6,178	$57,396	—	$27,000	0.47
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus	$12,859	$57,678	$69,493	$27,000	0.47
Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville	$6,178	$57,396	—	$27,000	0.47
Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe	$6,178	$57,396	—	$27,000	0.47
Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton	$6,178	$57,396	—	$27,000	0.47
Ohio University-Main CampusAthens	$13,746	$57,396	—	$27,000	0.47
National Median	—	$49,890	—	$23,472	0.47

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 20 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.