Fast Facts

DID YOU KNOW:

Ohio Snapshot

77% of Ohioans DO NOT HAVE a 4 year college degree.

34% of Ohioans have a 2 year degree or some college.

Of 10 Ohio students who start high school, 7 will graduate, 5 will enroll in college, and 3 will graduate from college within 10 years.

National Ranking

Ohio is the 7th largest state in population.

Ohio ranks 39th in percent of the population with Bachelor's Degrees.

Ohio ranks 46th in growth of per capita personal income.

The Rewards of Staying in School

If you think it doesn’t pay to stay in school—think again!

Average Yearly Salaries

Not high school graduate                                                            $20,442

High school graduates                                                                $27,038

Some college, no degree                                                            $31,128

Associate degree (2 year degree)                                               $33,425

Bachelor's degree (4 year degree)                                              $44,523

Master's degree (2 years beyond a Bachelor’s program)              $55,384

Doctorate degree (ex. College Professor)                                 $72,099

Professional degree (ex. Medical Doctor)                                  $98,197

FACT: You will make at least a million dollars more over your lifetime with education beyond high school..

Learning equals earning!