Is Ashland University worth it?
Ashland University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Ashland, Ohio (small town). It awarded 973 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, nursing practice and educational leadership and administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,021
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,855
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,928
Average net price
$21,988
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
973
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,199
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $68,286 | $90,642 | 357 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,445 | $73,222 | 315 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $56,141 | $63,212 | 77 |
| History | Master's | $65,004 | $70,522 | 64 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $35,709 | $43,052 | 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $25,465 | N/A | 59 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $45,224 | $46,529 | 56 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $28,468 | $42,544 | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $58,580 | $68,823 | 48 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,172 | $53,386 | 46 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $61,863 | $65,364 | 41 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $34,223 | $45,115 | 39 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $55,365 | $62,347 | 30 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,814 | $62,624 | 29 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $52,813 | $47,883 | 29 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 115 |
| Nursing Practice | Bachelor's | 100 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 63 |
| American History (United States) | Master's | 51 |
| General Studies | Associate | 50 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | Master's | 35 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 29 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ashland University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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