Social Work at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
60
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,990/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
20.3x earnings multiple (13.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $501K | $501K | $481K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 20.3x | 20.3x | 19.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 13.7x | 13.7x | 13.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 60 |
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 (13.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,309
27% growth from Year 1
About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
with a smaller student body of 526 in Zanesville, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Social Work program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Social Work graduates.
Why does Ohio University-Zanesville Campus rank so high for Social Work?
The #62 ranking out of 338 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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