Liberal Arts and Sciences at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,707/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 19.8x earnings multiple (13.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #120 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $490K $490K $466K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 19.8x 19.8x 18.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 13.4x 13.4x 12.7x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 44

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 (13.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$18,012
27% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,049
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,063
33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,707/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Ohio University-Eastern Campus land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 19.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $24,049 debt-to-$34,707 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #120 out of 424 programs, Ohio University-Eastern Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,707 to $46,063 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio University-Eastern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 305 students in Saint Clairsville, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Eastern Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →