# Youngstown State University

Public college in Youngstown, OH. IPEDS ID 206695.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/youngstown-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/youngstown-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 85% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $12,767 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 51%; beats 51% of OH colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $41,544; beats 20% of OH colleges and 16% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,328 |
| 30-48k | $9,421 |
| 48-75k | $13,369 |
| 75-110k | $16,249 |
| 110k+ | $18,235 |

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 4.47 years on average (33% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $41,544 (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 | $9,328 | $41,696 | 6.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,421 | $42,112 | 6.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,369 | $59,759 | 9.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,249 | $72,633 | 11.9 years |
| 110k+ | $18,235 | $81,510 | 13.3 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $21,708 in-state; about $22,068 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,113 in-state, $11,473 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,384; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–620; SAT math: 500–610; ACT: 19–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,799 applicants, 4,658 admitted, 1,317 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 85%, ACT 19–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 80%, ACT 17–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, gpa; important: none; considered: test scores
- Early decision: no; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.07
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 37.4% of need met; 132 of 1022 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 723 students, average $4,269
- Source: https://ysu.edu/sites/default/files/institutional-research/CDS_202526_UpdatedAnnualExpense.xlsx

## Majors (76 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $74,799 | $90,539 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,609 | $89,150 | $26,545 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $56,656 | $86,361 | $35,947 |
| Industrial Engineering | $69,202 | $86,340 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | $66,674 | $85,028 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $59,149 | $80,437 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,061 | $80,158 | $24,817 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $57,772 | $78,450 | $29,500 |
| Nursing | $65,668 | $77,576 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $52,212 | $76,896 | $31,000 |
| Human Resources | $45,244 | $69,341 | $23,018 |
| Accounting | $53,227 | $67,992 | $23,279 |
| Marketing | $36,518 | $66,058 | $23,900 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $56,793 | $63,979 | $29,750 |
| Finance | $44,973 | $63,294 | $21,935 |
| Business Administration | $43,119 | $62,697 | $20,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $48,826 | $62,099 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $60,965 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,661 | $58,297 | $26,393 |
| Political Science | $28,148 | $57,643 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $39,279 | $55,648 | $31,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,325 | $52,574 | $24,465 |
| Biology | $29,689 | $52,447 | $19,000 |
| Dietetics | $29,065 | $51,687 | $27,729 |
| Social Work | $36,445 | $49,361 | $33,422 |
| Hospitality Management | $28,245 | $47,657 | $25,687 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,492 | $46,399 | $31,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | $44,232 | not reported |
| Writing | $31,763 | $43,031 | $26,169 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,398 | $42,737 | $26,751 |
| Psychology | $23,223 | $42,690 | $24,250 |
| English | $22,831 | $42,408 | $28,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,089 | $41,630 | $26,250 |
| Special Education | $35,220 | $39,497 | $29,125 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,735 | $38,535 | $29,500 |
| Studio Art | $29,203 | $36,539 | $31,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $27,068 | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Manufacturing Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Gerontology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | $24,933 | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | $31,000 |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $78,680 (Youngstown-Warren, OH), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $59,310 (Youngstown-Warren, OH), $77,020 (OH), $76,210 (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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