Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH ysu.edu 7,340 students

Youngstown State University's campus is located in the urban setting of Youngstown, Ohio. As a primarily undergraduate institution, it offers a student experience focused on accessible education. The university is distinctive for its athletic programs, particularly its football team, which competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$42,672

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

50/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,791

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $11,151/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Youngstown State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 41% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$8,053	$32,212
$30K – $48K	$9,286	$37,144
$48K – $75K	$13,171	$52,684
$75K – $110K	$15,906	$63,624
$110K+	$16,329	$65,316
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,791	$43,164

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 Youngstown State University

35 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
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	80	$65,668/yr	High	15.5x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	79	$66,674/yr	Very High	15.5x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$74,799/yr	Very High	19.6x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	73	$53,227/yr	Very High	13.4x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	71	$68,061/yr	Very High	18.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$69,609/yr	High	18.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	69	$44,973/yr	Very High	13.3x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	68	$56,656/yr	Moderate	19.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	67	$59,149/yr	High	15.7x
Allied Health Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	66	$52,212/yr	Moderate	14.1x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	61	$45,244/yr	High	13.0x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	61	$43,119/yr	High	11.3x
Civil Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	60	$57,772/yr	High	17.1x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools →	59	$69,202/yr	High	15.0x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	57	$39,279/yr	Very High	11.9x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	53	$48,826/yr	Moderate	11.2x
Marketing Compare across schools →	53	$36,518/yr	Very High	12.6x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	50	$37,325/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	43	$33,398/yr	High	9.2x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	43	$29,689/yr	High	13.4x
Social Work Compare across schools →	40	$36,445/yr	Moderate	9.5x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	40	$33,735/yr	High	8.4x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	40	$28,245/yr	High	9.4x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	39	$28,148/yr	Very High	10.6x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	38	$30,661/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	35	$30,089/yr	High	8.4x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	32	$29,203/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	32	$27,068/yr	High	5.3x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	30	$23,223/yr	High	9.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	28	$35,220/yr	High	8.4x
Dietetics & Nutrition Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools →	28	$29,065/yr	High	10.4x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	28	$22,831/yr	Very High	10.3x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	27	$31,763/yr	Very High	8.1x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	27	$31,492/yr	Low	9.2x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	27	$24,933/yr	Moderate	4.8x