Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Ohio University-Zanesville's electrical engineering program starts graduates nearly $14,000 below the national median, landing in just the 5th percentile nationally—but here's the twist: earnings jump 39% by year four, reaching $89,197. That's actually above the national median and puts graduates ahead of programs at Ohio State and University of Dayton within four years. Among Ohio's 20 engineering programs, this ranks right at the middle (40th percentile), making it a solid in-state option despite the slow start.

The debt picture is unremarkable at $24,978—exactly Ohio's median and essentially matching the national figure. With first-year earnings of $64,226, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 is manageable, and it looks even better once you hit that year-four mark. The moderate sample size suggests this trajectory is reasonably reliable, not a statistical fluke.

For Ohio families, this program offers a practical path: you'll start behind graduates from Case Western or UC, but strong mid-career growth narrows that gap considerably. The real question is whether your child can weather those first few years at lower pay. If they can, they're looking at nearly $90,000 by their mid-twenties with debt that's entirely reasonable for an engineering degree.