Best Economics Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 22 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 638 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $42,785 on average within two years — 12% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in OH

$42,785

OH Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Ohio

Public Schools (8)

$42,106

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$46,305

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,199 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $58,938

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 28.7%

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Private

$50,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,959

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 30.7%

Denison University

Granville, OH · Private

$50,439

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $53,668

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 16.9%

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

$53,358

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 81.1%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$52,607

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $55,827

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 82.1%

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

$41,205

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,721

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 33.0%

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

$48,041

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,469

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 54.3%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$42,276

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,908

Graduates: 220

Acceptance: 50.8%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,415

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 87.7%

#10

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$50,439

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,428

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 80.6%

#11

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,873

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 95.5%

#13

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$36,141

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 61.7%

#14

Franklin University

Columbus, OH ·

$58,673

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#15

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.8%

#17

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,370

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#18

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,370

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#19

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,370

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#20

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,370

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#21

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,370

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 84.8%

#22

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,370

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Ohio?

Case Western Reserve University ranks #1 for Economics in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $38,289 within two years of graduation. There are 22 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Ohio?

Economics graduates in Ohio earn an average of $42,785 within two years of graduation. This is 12% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Ohio?

Denison University is the most selective Economics program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 65.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $46,305 vs $42,106 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 8 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.