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.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Ohio College Opportunity Grant: The OCOG program provides grant money to Ohio residents who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need, as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), who are enrolled at Ohio public colleges or universities, Ohio private, non-profit colleges or universities, and Ohio private, for-profit institutions.
State of Ohio
Completers
Completers

Completers - Region

Completers
Year | Completers |
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2012-2013 | 14,249 |
2013-2014 | 13,567 |
2014-2015 | 13,116 |
2015-2016 | 13,083 |
2016-2017 | 13,781 |
Region | Completers |
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This graph shows the number of individuals who graduated with a two- or four-year degree that was funded in part by an Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG). 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 |
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2012-2013 | 72% | 72% |
2013-2014 | 72% | 72% |
2014-2015 | 73% | 73% |
2015-2016 | 73% | 73% |
2016-2017 | 74% | 73% |
Region | 6 Months |
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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 |
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2012-2013 | $23,200 | $27,500 |
2013-2014 | $24,200 | $29,000 |
2014-2015 | $26,500 | $30,500 |
2015-2016 | $26,600 | $30,700 |
2016-2017 | $26,400 | $29,800 |
Region | 6 Months |
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Employee Retention
The Employee Retention graph illustrates the percentage of completers who were employed six month 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 |
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2012-2013 | 67% |
2013-2014 | 67% |
2014-2015 | 68% |
2015-2016 | 68% |
2016-2017 | 68% |
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 |
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2012-2013 | 94% |
2013-2014 | 95% |
2014-2015 | 96% |
2015-2016 | 96% |
2016-2017 | NA |
Region | Enrolled |
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Credentials within One Year
The Credentials graph is not displayed on this report because 100% of all OCOG completers by definition are graduates who have earned a degree.
Financial Allocations: Ohio-Funded Financial Aid - Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Level | FY 2013 | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
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TOTAL |

Program Outcomes
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