Economics at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Ohio University-Zanesville's economics program starts graduates at $46,655—about $5,000 below both the state and national medians for economics majors. Among Ohio's 42 economics programs, this ranks at the 40th percentile, trailing significantly behind schools like John Carroll ($65,098) and even regional flagship programs. The positive news is strong earnings growth: graduates see a 24% jump to $58,025 by year four, which catches them up to competitive levels. The debt load of $19,750 is actually lower than typical, creating a manageable 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio.

However, treat these numbers cautiously—the sample size here is very small (under 30 graduates), meaning a few outliers could skew the picture either way. The low Pell grant percentage (10%) might also indicate this campus serves a different demographic than traditional four-year programs.

For families comparing options, this program offers a relatively safe financial profile with below-average debt and solid earning potential by year four. But if your child is academically competitive, other Ohio programs deliver substantially higher starting salaries that compound over a career. The campus location and cost savings might justify the lower initial earnings, especially if you can graduate with even less debt than the median. Just remember: with such limited data, the actual outcomes for any individual graduate could vary considerably.