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Ashland University

Ashland, OH ashland.edu 2,250 students

Ashland University's main campus occupies 135 acres in Ashland, Ohio, supplemented by off-campus centers throughout the region. The university maintains a close affiliation with the Brethren Church, fostering a community-oriented environment. Students can choose from a wide array of undergraduate programs across four colleges, as well as advanced degrees through the Ashland Theological Seminary. The university's focus on professional fields at the graduate level provides career-oriented learning opportunities.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,354
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$28,910
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Ashland University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 46% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,785, roughly 25% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $20,158 $80,632
$30K – $48K $20,838 $83,352
$48K – $75K $22,000 $88,000
$75K – $110K $23,402 $93,608
$110K+ $22,527 $90,108
Sticker price (no aid) $28,910 $115,640
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Ashland University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
72
$71,445/yr High 5.2x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
68
$54,880/yr Very High 5.3x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
65
$58,580/yr High 5.0x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
60
$55,407/yr Very High 3.8x
Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →
58
$50,262/yr High 4.0x
Marketing Compare across schools →
53
$50,812/yr Very High 4.2x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
50
$42,172/yr Moderate 3.9x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
44
$44,455/yr Very High 3.4x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
37
$34,223/yr High 3.0x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
36
$37,814/yr High 3.5x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
32
$28,468/yr High 2.7x
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →
31
$29,437/yr High 3.7x
Physiology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools →
29
$31,192/yr High 4.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
24
$35,709/yr High 2.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
22
$25,465/yr High 1.2x

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