Making the Case for College

Ohio’s 14 public universities fuel a $68 billion economy, support 865,000 jobs, drive innovation, and prepare more than 40,000 new health professionals each year—benefiting every community in the state. From restoring fresh water and advancing cybersecurity to boosting agriculture and modernizing manufacturing, they turn ideas into impact for every Ohioan.

A Stronger Economy for Ohio

By 2030, Ohio will need more than a million new workers, and Ohio’s fourteen public universities are already at work meeting that challenge. We’re cultivating the innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business leaders who will launch the next wave of startups, technologies, and local enterprises, while preparing tens of thousands of teachers, engineers, nurses, and doctors to serve communities across the state. With capable hands and curious minds, we’re ready to power tomorrow’s economy.

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Skilled Workforce to Drive Tomorrow’s Economy

The true strength of Ohio’s fourteen public universities lies in our ability to keep innovation and opportunity right here at home. Each year, we invest nearly $2 billion in research that fuels start-ups, launches spin-off companies, delivers groundbreaking technologies, and creates thousands of high-wage jobs.

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Real-World Learning that Businesses Need

Our work drives the continued growth of Ohio’s advanced manufacturing base while providing the real-world learning that businesses need. Together, we power a $68 billion annual economic engine, support more than 865,000 jobs from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, and generate $1.9 billion in economic activity through research alone. More than educators, we are drivers of innovation, economic growth, and stronger communities.

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The American Dream for Ohioans

For Ohio’s fourteen public universities—independent and distinct, yet united—the belief remains strong that a college education can still be part of the American Dream. That’s why, over the last decade, we’ve kept tuition costs low, worked to remove barriers to earning a degree, and focused on preparing graduates for in-demand careers. Together, we’re creating clear, attainable pathways to the American Dream for Ohioans.

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Improved Healthcare for Ohioans

Ohio’s fourteen public universities are working hard to keep communities across the state healthy. Through our hospitals and partner medical centers, we provide hands-on learning and research environments that save lives, while supplying Ohio’s hospitals and medical practices with 40,000 newly trained health professionals each year to help ease staffing shortages. In doing so, we’re keeping quality healthcare close to home for all Ohioans.

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American National Security

In a dangerous world, Ohio’s fourteen public universities stand on the front lines of America’s national security. Each year, we enroll tens of thousands of military-connected students, providing a vital leadership pipeline for national defense and homeland security. Our research and expertise give the military its fighting edge—at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the NASA Glenn Research Center, and beyond—while using cutting-edge breakthroughs to protect both Ohio and the nation.

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