Finance and Financial Management Services at Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ohio University-Southern's finance program punches above its weight for a regional campus, with graduates earning $59,305 in their first year—above both national and state medians. More impressive is the trajectory: earnings jump to $75,600 by year four, a 28% increase that suggests graduates are building real careers in financial services. Among Ohio's 43 finance programs, this ranks solidly in the 60th percentile, trailing the flagship universities but outperforming many larger institutions.

The $25,000 median debt sits right at Ohio's typical level and below the 35th percentile nationally, meaning most comparable programs leave students with more debt. That 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable—graduates could reasonably pay off loans within a few years while building savings. The real value here is getting finance credentials without the price tag of Miami or Case Western, yet still seeing strong earning potential by mid-career.

For families seeking an affordable path into financial services, particularly those in southern Ohio, this program delivers solid returns. The robust sample size confirms these aren't flukes—this is a consistent pattern of graduates finding good jobs and advancing their earnings. It won't match Columbus or Cincinnati salaries immediately, but the growth trajectory suggests graduates are positioning themselves well in regional financial markets.