Is Ohio University-Main Campus worth it?
Ohio University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Athens, Ohio (small town), part of the Ohio University system. It awarded 7,900 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and psychology.
Ohio University-Main Campus is part of Ohio University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Ohio University-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$53,614
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,528
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,581
Average net price
$21,637
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
7,900
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
19,633
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,809 | $87,308 | 3,119 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $57,006 | $71,478 | 602 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $99,097 | $119,976 | 454 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,869 | $154,758 | 408 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $36,942 | $45,999 | 403 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $55,675 | $68,913 | 332 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $34,983 | $43,893 | 327 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,666 | $54,695 | 312 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $91,185 | $110,913 | 312 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $55,022 | $78,506 | 312 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $29,086 | $48,390 | 305 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,707 | $53,206 | 277 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $38,246 | $59,276 | 254 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $59,305 | $81,299 | 219 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,682 | $49,399 | 195 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 1,212 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 258 |
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | Doctoral professional practice | 231 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 171 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | 144 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 114 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 100 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 33% | 39,156 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 17,444 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 11,291 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 6,682 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 6,132 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 5,658 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 5,494 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 4,537 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ohio University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page