Sociology at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Ohio University-Zanesville's sociology program outperforms the typical bachelor's in this field, ranking in the 69th percentile nationally and 60th among Ohio's 46 sociology programs. With first-year earnings of $36,506 and manageable debt of $25,000, graduates start above both national and state medians. More importantly, earnings jump 24% by year four to $45,087—significantly better than many sociology programs where income tends to plateau.

The debt picture looks reasonable at a 0.68 ratio to first-year earnings, meaning graduates should be able to manage loan payments on a typical social science salary. While this program won't match the $43,000+ starting salaries of Miami or Cincinnati's sociology graduates, it delivers solid middle-of-the-pack results for Ohio at what's likely a lower total cost of attendance than those flagships.

For families concerned about the stereotypical "unmarketable liberal arts degree," this program offers tangible reassurance. The earnings growth and above-average starting pay suggest graduates are finding relevant work, not just taking any job available. If your child is drawn to sociology and wants to stay in Ohio, this represents a practical path forward—though you should verify the total cost of attendance, since the unusually low 10% Pell Grant rate suggests this campus might serve a different population than typical public universities.