Is Ohio Northern University worth it?
Ohio Northern University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Ada, Ohio (small town). It awarded 663 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in pharmacy; pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration; and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,540
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,080
Median earnings 10 years after
$80,928
Average net price
$24,478
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
663
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
2,489
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $102,329 | $132,435 | 227 |
| Law | First professional | $55,402 | $69,823 | 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,443 | $85,802 | 59 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,482 | $83,157 | 38 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,129 | $79,673 | 32 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $66,839 | $77,734 | 28 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $19,167 | $34,445 | 27 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,584 | $67,802 | 27 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $64,311 | $66,757 | 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,463 | $48,289 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,918 | $52,606 | 21 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Bachelor's | $49,444 | $72,121 | 20 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $45,730 | $59,597 | 17 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $69,046 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 128 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Construction Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ohio Northern 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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