You would borrow a median $21,056 — about $239 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $52,581 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.6 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1.6-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Ohio University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Ohio University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $13,061 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio | C | $27,000 | $55,624 | 1.7 yrs |
| Franklin University Ohio | C | $20,836 | $51,892 | 1.7 yrs |
| Marietta College Ohio | C | $27,000 | $57,180 | 1.5 yrs |
| Cleveland State University Ohio | D | $21,797 | $52,131 | 1.7 yrs |
| Wittenberg University Ohio | D | $27,000 | $54,947 | 1.8 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.