Ohio University-Southern Campus
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 415 students.
About This School
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a public institution located in Ironton, Ohio with approximately 415 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,993 per year. The graduation rate is 21%, and the typical graduate earns $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school makes the most sense for students in the Ironton area who need an affordable, close-to-home starting point — particularly those exploring higher education for the first time or balancing work and family obligations. At just $5,993 per year after aid, the cost is genuinely hard to argue with, and for students who are undecided or testing the waters, that low financial risk matters. That said, the data here raises real flags you shouldn't ignore: a 21% graduation rate and a 54% freshman retention rate tell you that most students who start here don't finish, which is a pattern worth taking seriously regardless of the reason. Median earnings of $45,800 a decade out are decent, but only if you actually complete a credential — without one, that number likely doesn't apply to you. My honest advice is to treat this campus as a viable option only if you have a clear plan, a strong support system, and a specific program in mind; students who enroll without those anchors are statistically likely to leave before they see a return on even this modest investment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates earn most above the national rate in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($71,478 vs $68,257 nationally), and most below it in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies ($40,479 vs $48,471).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5 | $87,308 | $88,910 | −$1,602 |
| Psychology, General | 4 | $49,399 | $50,706 | −$1,307 |
| Social Work | 4 | $49,690 | $51,790 | −$2,100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | $43,893 | $47,382 | −$3,489 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | $61,538 | $58,716 | +$2,822 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | $71,478 | $68,257 | +$3,221 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | $40,479 | $48,471 | −$7,992 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (415 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohio University-Southern Campus cost?
The average net price at Ohio University-Southern Campus is about $5,993 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Southern Campus?
Ohio University-Southern Campus has a graduation rate of 21%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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