Ohio University-Main Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Ohio University-Main Campus at a glance

• 19,633

  students enrolled

• 8,564

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,637

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,746 in state, $24,114 out of state

• $48,991

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,581

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Ohio University-Main Campus

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Athens County, where the college is.

• 40

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Athens County

  2026-09 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $53,837

  median household income

  Athens County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (6 open), sales (2 open), operations (7 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Illinois Tool Works (15), CFS (3), RTX (3), Premier Health (2), Aspen Careers (1), CMA CGM (1), Conagra Brands (1), Creative Financial Staffing (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (14), Operations (7), Finance (6), Legal (3), Product (2), Sales (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: OhioMeansJobs - Area 14 Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Ohio University-Main Campus?

Ohio University-Main Campus enrolls about 19,633 students and is a public 4-year institution in Athens, Ohio. It awards about 8,564 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Ohio University-Main Campus?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Ohio University-Main Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,991 six years after entry and $52,581 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Ohio University-Main Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Ohio University-Main Campus awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Ohio University-Main Campus?

40 open professional jobs are listed in Athens County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Illinois Tool Works has the most openings.