Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Ohio University-Zanesville's teacher education program produces graduates who earn less than their peers at most schools nationally, ranking in just the 14th percentile for first-year earnings at $34,983. However, the picture improves considerably when compared to other Ohio programs, where graduates land near the middle of the pack at the 40th percentile. While earnings trail the state median by about $900, they're not dramatically behind Ohio's teacher education average.

The debt burden tells a more concerning story. At $23,050, graduates carry less debt than both national and state medians, but this advantage is offset by the lower earnings. More problematically, debt ranks in the 76th percentile nationally, meaning most comparable programs nationwide manage to keep student borrowing lower. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 is manageable but not impressive for a field where job security often compensates for modest pay.

For Ohio families, this program represents a middle-tier option that keeps debt reasonable while delivering earnings that, while below national standards, align reasonably well with the state's teaching market. The 10% steady earnings growth over four years suggests career progression, though graduates will likely start behind peers from stronger Ohio programs like Ohio Dominican or Capital University by $7,000-8,000 annually.