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Journalism 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 $38,246/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)

ROI 22.9x earnings multiple (15.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 178 Journalism programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$578K	$566K	$512K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.4x	22.9x	20.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.8x	15.4x	14.0x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	46%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	45

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 (15.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,012

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,000

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,976

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,246/yr, edging above the $34,417 national average for Journalism — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 22.9x 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 Journalism career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,000 against $38,246/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Ohio University-Eastern Campus ranks #8 among 178 Journalism programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $38,246-to-$58,976 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Ohio University-Eastern Campus

a smaller institution with 305 students in Saint Clairsville, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr

Editors $75,260/yr

Writers and authors $72,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Journalism at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

At 50/100, Ohio University-Eastern Campus's Journalism program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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

The 64% 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 Journalism?

Among 178 Journalism programs, Ohio University-Eastern Campus's #8 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 →