Public Institution
Shawnee State University
Shawnee State University occupies a compact campus in Portsmouth, Ohio, nestled along the Ohio River. The university offers a close-knit environment with a focus on hands-on learning. Shawnee State is known for its game design program and its competitive esports teams.
Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,561
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
48/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,622
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,157/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Shawnee State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 39% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,734 | $54,936 |
| $30K – $48K | $13,488 | $53,952 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,623 | $62,492 |
| $75K – $110K | $18,557 | $74,228 |
| $110K+ | $19,014 | $76,056 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,622 | $38,488 |
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 Shawnee State University
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
84
|
$67,126/yr | High | 19.4x |
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Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
68
|
$57,682/yr | Moderate | 22.1x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
59
|
$50,391/yr | Moderate | 12.2x |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
59
|
$45,324/yr | High | 10.6x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
53
|
$35,827/yr | Very High | 12.5x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
51
|
$36,224/yr | High | 10.2x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
45
|
$42,673/yr | Very High | 10.1x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
40
|
$27,681/yr | High | 12.8x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
34
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$37,020/yr | High | 8.6x |
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Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological and Physical Sciences Compare across schools → |
31
|
$31,151/yr | Moderate | 7.1x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
24
|
$19,261/yr | Moderate | 7.7x |
|
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
23
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$24,375/yr | High | 7.0x |
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