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Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
The best colleges in Ohio are Mercy College of Ohio and Union Institute & University . The state's capital, Columbus, is a thriving college town where the Buckeyes play in front of 100,000+ diehard fans every Saturday. Spectators include students from a number of famous liberal arts colleges located in beautiful towns throughout the Ohio countryside.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$14,564
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,409
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate68%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$28,463
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,080
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate82%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$15,776
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,103
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate88%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$18,450
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$68,303
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate75%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$20,173
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,582
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate54%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$16,775
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,492
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate55%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$29,442
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$75,537
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate81%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$26,419
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,928
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate75%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$17,953
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,409
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate82%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$37,730
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$87,989
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate86%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$18,494
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,764
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$26,310
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,873
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate69%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$19,827
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,180
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate57%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$28,824
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,860
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$34,134
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$67,753
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate81%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$39,277
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$71,830
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate89%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$24,995
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,629
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate75%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$18,388
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,311
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate51%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$22,729
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,947
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate62%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$15,639
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,131
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate55%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Average income based on education level
The following figures are the average salaries in Ohio for each level of education.
Average Income
The average income of people in this state with a high-school diploma, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, 10 years after enrollment, based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
HS Diploma$36,919
Certificate$29,702
Associate$44,899
Bachelor$55,302
Master$73,422
Cost of attending college in Ohio
In-state-tuition$21,819
The average in-state tuition, before financial aid, of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Out-of-state-tuition$25,295
The average tuition for out-of-state students, before financial aid of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Most popular degrees in Ohio
In Florida the most popular degrees are Registered Nursing, Business Administration, and General Psychology. To create this list, we complied and analyzed data from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
They both provide information on how many graduates each program has annually. The list below is both undergraduate- and graduate-level programs.
Popular degrees
1Registered Nursing 8,775graduates
2Business Administration 6,453graduates
3General Psychology 2,957graduates
4Finance 2,760graduates
5Biology 2,734graduates
6Marketing 2,683graduates
7Accounting 2,289graduates
8Education-grades & methods 2,283graduates
9Health & Fitness 2,260graduates
10Social Work 2,097graduates
Fastest growing careers
Ohio job growth
4.6%
Nurse Practitioners
48.6%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
42.7%
Statisticians
34.7%
Occupational Therapy Assistants
31.4%
Medical and Health Services Managers
28.6%
Physician Assistants
28.5%
Epidemiologists
27.6%
Genetic Counselors
27.3%
Physical Therapist Assistants
26.6%
Information Security Analysts
26.5%
Best bachelor’s degrees in Ohio
These majors are most likely to pay off economically after graduation.
Program NamesEconomic Score
1Homeland Security 0.7
2Industrial Engineering 1.66
3Chemical Engineering 1.67
4Industrial Engineering 1.7
5Civil Engr. Tech 1.73
6Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 1.86
Higher education is supposed to act as an economic elevator that lifts students from low-income households into the middle class. But not all colleges do this: unfortunately, many of the nation’s most “prestigious” schools accept very few students from low-income backgrounds.
To determine what colleges are doing the best job at lifting students out of poverty, we have devised a Social Mobility Index (SMI).
The best colleges for social mobility in Ohio are shown below.
Bachelor's degree holders or higher
29.7%
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