Health Professions at Youngstown State University

Youngstown State's Health Professions graduates earn $57,000 right after graduation—nearly 50% more than the national median and $9,000 above Ohio's state median. While this program ranks at the 60th percentile among Ohio schools (meaning it's outperformed by Xavier and Kettering, which serves a specialized healthcare market), it delivers substantially better outcomes than most in-state alternatives. The roughly $3,700 additional debt compared to the state median is easily justified by the earnings premium.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 means graduates owe about six months of their annual salary—a manageable burden that most can pay down relatively quickly given the strong starting wages. Earnings essentially plateau after graduation rather than growing significantly, but that's less concerning when you're already starting near $57,000. This pattern is common in allied health roles where career advancement often requires additional credentials rather than years of experience alone.

For an accessible state university (80% admission rate), these outcomes are impressive. The program delivers top-tier national results while maintaining the affordability advantages of public education. If your child is interested in allied health careers and plans to stay in Ohio, this represents one of the stronger values in the state system.