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, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 91K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | — | $90,539★ | — | 27 |
| Chemical Engineering. | — | $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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| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $86,361 | — | 10 |
| Industrial Engineering.Small sample | — | $86,340 | — | 16 |
| Computer Science. | — | $85,028 | — | 35 |
| Civil Engineering. | — | $80,437 | — | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $80,158 | — | 62 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $78,450 | — | 10 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $62,012 | — | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $55,648 | — | 34 |
| Computer Programming.Small sample | — | $41,193 | — | 11 |
Human Resources Management and Services. leads business & economics with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. | — | $69,341★ | — | 24 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $67,992 | — | 57 |
| Marketing. | — | $66,058 | — | 49 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $63,294 | — | 65 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $62,697 | — | 79 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management.Small sample | — | $47,657 | — | 17 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Small sample | — | $44,232 | — | 10 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 78K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $77,576★ | $17,805 | 151 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | — | $76,896 | — | 21 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | — | $63,979 | — | 31 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | — | $62,099 | — | 22 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Small sample | — | $51,687 | — | 19 |
| Public Health.Small 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 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government.Small sample | — | $57,643★ | — | 15 |
| Social Work. | — | $49,361 | $5,999 | 81 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $42,690 | $16,401 | 64 |
| Geography and Cartography.Small sample | — | $28,598 | — | 5 |
| Anthropology.Small sample | — | $19,227 | — | 8 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. leads communications with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | — | $41,630★ | — | 22 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Small sample | — | $27,068 | — | 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. leads humanities & arts with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $46,399★ | $17,839 | 105 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | — | $43,031 | — | 53 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $42,408 | — | 14 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $36,539 | — | 26 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $24,933 | — | 10 |
| History.Small sample | — | $20,140 | — | 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $42,737★ | $15,178 | 41 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | — | $39,497 | — | 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $38,535 | — | 45 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Small sample | — | $60,965 | — | 16 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $52,574★ | $12,925 | 129 |
| Security Science and Technology.Small sample | — | $43,798 | — | 12 |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. leads other & interdisciplinary with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $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.
