# Shawnee State University

Public college in Portsmouth, OH. IPEDS ID 205443.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/shawnee-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/shawnee-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: not reported (latest, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,381 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 50% of OH colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $39,596; beats 15% of OH colleges and 12% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,885

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,310 |
| 30-48k | $11,956 |
| 48-75k | $14,326 |
| 75-110k | $16,787 |
| 110k+ | $18,754 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.25 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $39,596 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,310 | $52,318 | 12.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,956 | $50,813 | 12.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,326 | $60,886 | 14.6 years |
| 75-110k | $16,787 | $71,345 | 17.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,754 | $79,705 | 19.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $21,974 in-state; about $28,706 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,626 in-state, $17,358 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,570; books: $1,024

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, latest)

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $51,174 | $84,015 | $28,750 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $57,682 | $81,446 | $24,500 |
| Nursing | $67,126 | $78,624 | $24,146 |
| Accounting | $35,827 | $56,034 | not reported |
| Health Administration | $45,324 | $55,703 | $23,250 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $51,304 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $50,391 | $50,706 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration | $36,224 | $48,031 | $28,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $42,673 | $46,822 | $27,375 |
| Special Education | $37,020 | $44,143 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences | not reported | $43,723 | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | $43,602 | $32,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | $41,424 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $41,068 | not reported |
| Psychology | $27,681 | $40,791 | $20,500 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $24,375 | $39,821 | $29,000 |
| Studio Art | $19,261 | $34,215 | $28,750 |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $27,550 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $31,151 | not reported | $19,229 |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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