# Ohio University: Writing (bachelor's)

Athens, OH. IPEDS 204857, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-university-main-campus/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,399
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,479 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 9 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (10 colleges, $40,479): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,662

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,479 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 | 13.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,160 | $64,127 | 12.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,078 | $80,700 | 16.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,689 | $100,204 | 19.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,492 | $103,601 | more than 20 years |

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

## Writing at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $61,474 | $23,750 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Bowling Green State University | $50,120 | $27,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Capital University | $46,135 | not reported | $22,576 | 60% |
| Youngstown State University | $43,031 | $26,169 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $40,479 | $26,500 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $40,479 | $26,500 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $40,479 | $26,500 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $40,479 | $26,500 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $40,479 | $26,500 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $40,479 | $26,500 | $5,746 | 22% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $72,160 OH, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported metro, $55,560 OH, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## 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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