Youngstown State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Youngstown State University at a glance

• 7,961

  students enrolled

• 2,898

  degrees and certificates a year

• 50%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,767

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,611 in state, $9,971 out of state

• $37,590

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,544

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Youngstown State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mahoning County, where the college is.

• 65

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Mahoning County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $55,576

  median household income

  Mahoning County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (11 open), operations (8 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Integrity Technical Services (4), Nexstar Media Group (4), Universal Health Services (3), Akron Childrens Hospital (2), Bon Secours Mercy Health (2), Carter Lumber (2), Clean Harbors (2), GPAC (2).

What they hire for: Sales (11), Engineering (8), Finance (8), Operations (8), Clinical (7), Administration (4). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: WDA 17, Workforce Development Board of Mahoning and Columbiana Counties.

• OhioMeansJobs Mahoning CountyBoardman · 330-965-1787 · Mon. -Fri. :8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m..

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Youngstown State University?

Youngstown State University enrolls about 7,961 students and is a public 4-year institution in Youngstown, Ohio. It awards about 2,898 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Youngstown State University?

50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Youngstown State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,590 six years after entry and $41,544 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Youngstown State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Youngstown State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Youngstown State University?

65 open professional jobs are listed in Mahoning County, 10 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Integrity Technical Services has the most openings.