Youngstown State University

📍 Youngstown, OH  ·  Official Website ↗

🟡 Fair ROI

Break-Even 8.7 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$58,560

10-yr Median Salary $41,544

Grad Rate 50.5%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$11,113

Out-of-State: $11,473

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$41,544

6-yr median: $37,590

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Median Graduate Debt

$24,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

50.5%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 8.7 years

$24,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$58,560

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 7,961 students.