Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
OH · Public · 100% graduation rate
ROI by Major
Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $20K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $20K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $18K | $52K | $72K | B | BUY |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $18K | $55K | $74K | B | BUY |
| Digital Humanities and Textual Studies | $18K | $52K | $72K | B | BUY |
| Communication and Media Studies | $18K | $52K | $69K | C | BUY |
| History | $19K | $50K | $68K | C | BUY |
| Psychology | $18K | $48K | $65K | C | BUY |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $18K | $50K | $67K | C | BUY |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $19K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $18K | $45K | $61K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $18K | $42K | $58K | C | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $18K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Social Work | $18K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |
| Apparel and Textiles | $18K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus earns a grade of B, with median debt of $18K and year-5 earnings of $89K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.
Median debt varies significantly by major at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus. For example, Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates have median debt of $18K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.
The top-earning major is Business Administration, Management and Operations with median year-5 earnings of $89K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).