Ashland University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,199
students enrolled
50,000
alumni, as the college reports
1,102
degrees and certificates a year
61%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,988
average net price a year
Tuition $25,200
$47,722
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$52,928
median earnings, 10 years after entry
93% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 22% | 239 |
| Education | 20% | 218 |
| Health professions | 15% | 163 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 12% | 135 |
| Biological sciences | 6% | 63 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 1 |
The job market around Ashland University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ashland County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Ashland CountyOhio layoff noticesOhio rapid response
15
open professional jobs
4
entry level
7%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Ashland County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$64,991
median household income
Ashland County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to operations (4 open).
Hiring most: Charles River Laboratories (5), Koninklijke Philips (4), Charles River (1), Creative Financial Staffing (1), Insight Global (1), JLL (1), PENTAIR (1), State of Ohio (1).
What they hire for: Investment (6), Operations (4), Administration (1), Engineering (1), Research (1). Investment jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc..
- OhioMeansJobs Ashland CountyAshland · 419-282-5000 · 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Ashland University?
- Ashland University enrolls about 2,199 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ashland, Ohio. It awards about 1,102 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ashland University?
- 61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ashland University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,722 six years after entry and $52,928 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Ashland University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Ashland University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Ashland University?
- 15 open professional jobs are listed in Ashland County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Charles River Laboratories has the most openings.
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