# Ohio University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Athens, OH. IPEDS 204857, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-university-main-campus/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,707
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,206 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in OH: 16 of 26 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (26 colleges, $53,206): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$605

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,206 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 | $15,673 | $66,297 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $15,160 | $64,127 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $19,078 | $80,700 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,689 | $100,204 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,492 | $103,601 | 5.8 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Union | $76,675 | $27,000 | $23,280 | 59% |
| Xavier University | $69,546 | $23,250 | $32,997 | 69% |
| Ohio State University | $54,529 | $21,250 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $53,833 | $31,963 | $12,205 | 25% |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $53,833 | $31,963 | $13,392 | 26% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $53,833 | $31,963 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $53,833 | $31,963 | $11,135 | 32% |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $53,833 | $31,963 | $12,542 | 38% |
| Kent State University at Salem | $53,833 | $31,963 | $13,799 | 31% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $53,833 | $31,963 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Kent State University at Geauga | $53,833 | $31,963 | $12,044 | 20% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $53,206 | $26,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $53,206 | $26,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $53,206 | $26,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $53,206 | $26,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $53,206 | $26,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $53,206 | $26,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $51,919 | $31,000 | $11,286 | 25% |
| Miami University-Middletown | $51,919 | $31,000 | $10,809 | 32% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $51,919 | $31,000 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Youngstown State University | $46,399 | $31,000 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Ohio Christian University | $43,805 | $28,250 | $20,607 | 34% |
| Bowling Green State University | $42,463 | $31,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $41,900 | $31,044 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Shawnee State University | $41,424 | not reported | $14,381 | 48% |
| University of Toledo | $34,428 | $39,961 | $17,249 | 57% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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