Liberal Arts and Sciences at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 657 students in Lancaster, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,942 put Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program 34% above the national median of $27,616 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 31.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Median debt of $19,000 represents roughly 6 months of the $36,942 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #324 of 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $36,942/yr (34% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$37K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
31.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,356
Out-of-state: $18,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,156
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts and Sciences jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts and Sciences work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Our model rates it "AI-Proof" overall.
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