Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Youngstown State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 45 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Youngstown State University.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering leads engineering & technology with 91K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | — | $90,539★ | — | 27 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other | — | $89,150 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/TechnicianSmall sample | — | $86,361 | — | 10 |
| Industrial EngineeringSmall sample | — | $86,340 | — | 16 |
| Computer Science | — | $85,028 | — | 35 |
| Civil Engineering, General | — | $80,437 | — | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $80,158 | — | 62 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansSmall sample | — | $78,450 | — | 10 |
| Audio Engineering Technology/TechnicianSmall sample | — | $62,012 | — | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | — | $55,648 | — | 34 |
| Computer Game ProgrammingSmall sample | — | $41,193 | — | 11 |
Executive/Career Coaching leads business & economics with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive/Career Coaching | — | $69,341★ | — | 24 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | — | $67,992 | — | 57 |
| Digital Marketing | — | $66,058 | — | 49 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | — | $63,294 | — | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | — | $62,697 | — | 79 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/ManagementSmall sample | — | $47,657 | — | 17 |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing OperationsSmall sample | — | $44,232 | — | 10 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing leads health with 78K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | — | $77,576★ | $17,805 | 151 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | — | $76,896 | — | 21 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | $63,979 | — | 31 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | — | $62,099 | — | 22 |
| Clinical Nutrition/NutritionistSmall sample | — | $51,687 | — | 19 |
| Behavioral Aspects of HealthSmall sample | — | $30,771 | — | 10 |
Biology, General leads sciences & mathematics with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | — | $52,447 | $15,161 | 85 |
American Government and Politics (United States) leads social sciences & policy with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States)Small sample | — | $57,643★ | — | 15 |
| Forensic Social Work | — | $49,361 | $5,999 | 81 |
| Psychology, General | — | $42,690 | $16,401 | 64 |
| Geographic Information Science and CartographySmall sample | — | $28,598 | — | 5 |
| Anthropology, GeneralSmall sample | — | $19,227 | — | 8 |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia leads communications with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | — | $41,630★ | — | 22 |
| AdvertisingSmall sample | — | $27,068 | — | 5 |
General Studies leads humanities & arts with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | — | $46,399★ | $17,839 | 105 |
| Creative Writing | — | $43,031 | — | 53 |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralSmall sample | — | $42,408 | — | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | — | $36,539 | — | 26 |
| ActingSmall sample | — | $24,933 | — | 10 |
| American History (United States)Small sample | — | $20,140 | — | 13 |
Agricultural Teacher Education leads education with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education | — | $42,737★ | $15,178 | 41 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | — | $39,497 | — | 43 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | — | $38,535 | — | 45 |
Environmental Science leads agriculture & environment with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental ScienceSmall sample | — | $60,965 | — | 16 |
Corrections Administration leads criminal justice with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration | — | $52,574★ | $12,925 | 129 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal ScienceSmall sample | — | $43,798 | — | 12 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology leads other & interdisciplinary with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | — | $58,297 | $17,300 | 68 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
