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Economics at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,655/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 24.8x earnings multiple (16.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #87 of 351 Economics programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$626K	$612K	$548K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.3x	24.8x	22.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	17.1x	16.7x	14.9x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (16.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,012

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,750

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,724

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Eastern Campus's Economics program produces graduates earning $46,655/yr — within striking distance of the $53,966 national average for this field.

With a 24.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Economics career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,750 in median debt clears quickly against $46,655 in annual earnings.

Ohio University-Eastern Campus ranks #87 among 351 Economics programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 39% earnings increase from $46,655 to $64,724 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio University-Eastern Campus

with a smaller student body of 305 in Saint Clairsville, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Economics at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

At 72/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Economics at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

The 56% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Ohio University-Eastern Campus one of the best schools for Economics?

Among 351 Economics programs, Ohio University-Eastern Campus's #87 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →