Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Portsmouth, Ohio, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Shawnee State University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,247 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,596 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 45.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $23,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.72x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,381 per year. The most popular programs include Health Services Administration, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Registered Nursing, Biology, and Mathematics.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,596
Graduation Rate
45.4%
Median Debt
$23,000
Average Net Price
$14,381
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.69x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.72x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,247
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$10,626
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,358
Pell Grant Rate
38.6%
Federal Loan Rate
38.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,310
Income $30K–$48K
$11,956
Income $48K–$75K
$14,326
Income $110K+
$18,754
Student Demographics
Women
53.1%
White
70.7%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
0.2%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
2.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree, Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (54)
Bachelor (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | $55,703 | 54 |
| Biology | Not reported | 31 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,624 | 24 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 20 |
| Teacher Education | $41,068 | 19 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 17 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $81,446 | 17 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,424 | 16 |
| Special Education | $44,143 | 15 |
| Fine Arts | $34,215 | 15 |
| Psychology | $40,791 | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,031 | 13 |
| Sports & Fitness | $51,304 | 12 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 12 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | $56,034 | 11 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Social Sciences | $43,723 | 9 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 8 |
| Management Information Systems | $46,822 | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Sociology | $43,602 | 5 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | $84,015 | 0 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $39,821 | 0 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $50,706 | 0 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Not reported | 29 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $69,818 | 28 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 4 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $44,869 | 44 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,672 | 41 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,167 | 29 |
| Dental Support Services | $62,508 | 20 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $53,741 | 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Associate | 2 |
| Special Education | Master | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Technology Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Ohio
- Most Affordable Colleges in Ohio
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Ohio
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