Institutional Research

Economic Impact of BGSU

Year 2003-2004
BGSU Non-Student Employees 3,945
BGSU Student Employees 4,712
Jobs Generated by In-State Purchases 2,128
Jobs Generated by Capital Spending 920
Total Jobs Attributable to BGSU 11,705
   
University Spending for Current Operations $346.2 million
Capital Improvements Spending $23.0 million
Employee Compensation $186.1 million
Employee Spending in the Local Economy $145.2 million
Spending by Ohio Resident Students $193.0 million
Spending by Non-Ohio Resident Students $53.7 million
Visitor Spending $29.5 million
   
Public and Private Sector Grants and Contracts $28.9 million
   
Alumni Living in Ohio 88,293
 
Long-Term Economic Dividends
   *higher standards of living
   *more highly regarded employment
   *greater economic security and stability
   *less dependency on government assistance
   *better access to health care
   *better dietary and health practices
   *longer life spans
   *healthier children
   *better academic performance of children
   *less involvement with the criminal justice system
   *higher voting rates
   *more volunteer work and charitable donations
   *greater community service and leadership
Source: Inter-University Council / Office of Institutional Research

A recent report on BGSU's economic impact produced by Dr. Michael Carroll of the Center for Policy Analysis and Public Service is available  here.