Economics at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #265 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #265 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,370 |
| 2 years | $57,135 |
| 3 years | $45,347 |
| 4 years | $58,025 |
| 5 years | $64,724 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $58,025, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus is $19,750.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Ohio University-Main Campus
The Economics program at Ohio University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 8 |
| Quantitative Economics | 18 |
| Development Economics | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Ohio University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.