Ohio-Funded Financial Aid
Ohio funds certain financial aid and scholarships for individuals attending the state's higher education institutions. This dashboard displays education and employment related outcomes for Ohio's public college students who receive state-funded financial aid and scholarships. Both Choose Ohio First STEMM scholars' and Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) recipients' outcomes are reported. More details about these state funding sources are available on the Ohio Higher Education website.
Choose Ohio First
Ohio legislation establishes the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program as a component of the Ohio Innovation Partnership. Through a competitive process, the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program assigns a number of scholarships to universities and colleges to recruit Ohio residents as undergraduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine (STEMM) or STEMM Education fields.
State of Ohio
Completers
Completers
Completers - Region
Completers
| Year | Completers |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 750 |
| 2013-2014 | 952 |
| 2014-2015 | 1,227 |
| 2015-2016 | 933 |
| 2016-2017 | 731 |
| Region | Completers |
|---|
This graph shows the number of individuals who graduated with a two- or four-year degree that was funded in part through Choose Ohio First funding. These results are limited to those individuals with an available identifier to match to employment and credential outcomes. Of the most recent cohort, 2% are missing identifiers statewide. Click the graph to see 2016-17 graduates by JobsOhio region.
Employed after Completion
This graph compares the percent of completers found employed in Ohio during the second and fourth calendar quarter after graduation (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by school year of graduation. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' employment by JobsOhio region.
Six Months vs. One Year
Region
Employed after Completion
| Year | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 63% | 66% |
| 2013-2014 | 63% | 64% |
| 2014-2015 | 69% | 70% |
| 2015-2016 | 68% | 69% |
| 2016-2017 | 70% | 69% |
| Region | 6 Months |
|---|
Median Earnings after Completion
This graph compares completers' median earnings (2015$) from Ohio employment during the second and fourth calendar quarter after completing (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by completing school year. Although earnings are from a particular calendar quarter, they are reported here annualized (multiplied by four) for ease of understanding. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' earnings by JobsOhio region.
Six Months vs. One Year
Region
Median Earnings after Completion
| Year | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | $32,500 | $37,200 |
| 2013-2014 | $36,900 | $39,600 |
| 2014-2015 | $38,900 | $42,000 |
| 2015-2016 | $35,700 | $38,200 |
| 2016-2017 | $37,600 | $43,900 |
| Region | 6 Months |
|---|
Employee Retention
The Employee Retention graph illustrates the percentage of completers who were employed six months after graduation and who were still employed with the same main employer one year after graduation. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' retention rate by JobsOhio region.
Statewide
Region
Employee Retention
| Year | Retention |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 75% |
| 2013-2014 | 78% |
| 2014-2015 | 77% |
| 2015-2016 | 74% |
| 2016-2017 | 74% |
| Region | Retention |
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Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year
The Enrollment graph is not displayed on this report because 100% of Choose Ohio First graduates have been enrolled in, and earned a degree from, a higher education institution.
Statewide
Region
Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year
| Year | Enrolled |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 97% |
| 2013-2014 | 97% |
| 2014-2015 | 97% |
| 2015-2016 | 95% |
| 2016-2017 | NA |
| Region | Enrolled |
|---|
Credentials within One Year
The Credentials graph is not displayed on this report because 100% of all Choose Ohio First completers by definition are graduates who have earned a degree.
Financial Allocations: Ohio-Funded Financial Aid - Choose Ohio First
| Level | FY 2013 | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL |
Program Outcomes
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