Compare 36 Auditing. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $61,742.
With top graduates earning $78,857, Auditing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Case Western Reserve University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $78,857, followed closely by Ohio State University-Main Campus at $77,705. The average across all 36 programs is $61,742, yet both leaders demonstrate that outcomes track program quality rather than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates borrow $19,976 and face just a 5.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26, graduates can clear their student debt with roughly 3 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $78,857
Strong outcomes ($77,503) with 82% acceptance
5.0% payment burden | Excellent
12.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,857 | 34 | $24,000 | Excellent | $31,458 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $77,705 | 451 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $77,503 | 173 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #4 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $75,037 | 44 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,285 | Challenging |
| #5 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $72,913 | 11 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $72,363 | 40 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,885 | Challenging |
| #7 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $72,243 | 71 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #8 | $70,020 | 85 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $67,763 | 28 | $27,000 | Good | $32,246 | Challenging |
| #10 | $66,692 | 113 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $66,371 | 33 | $27,000 | Good | $31,484 | Challenging |
| #12 | $65,403 | 179 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $65,364 | 125 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Manageable | |
| #14 | University Of ToledoPublic | $62,290 | 86 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Manageable |
| #15 | Bluffton UniversityPrivate | $61,551 | 6 | $27,000 | Good | $43,100 | High |
| #16 | Heidelberg UniversityPrivate | $60,691 | 12 | $27,000 | Good | $31,840 | Challenging |
| #17 | $60,435 | 82 | $21,797 | Excellent | $16,998 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $60,146 | 19 | $27,000 | Good | $26,359 | Challenging |
| #19 | $59,784 | 102 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | $59,691 | 7 | $26,000 | Good | $30,259 | Challenging |
| #21 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $59,142 | 11 | $27,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #22 | Wilmington CollegePrivate | $58,680 | 24 | $24,208 | Good | $27,288 | Challenging |
| #23 | $58,589 | 66 | $22,750 | Good | $14,381 | Manageable | |
| #24 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $58,248 | 18 | $25,369 | Good | $21,502 | Challenging |
| #25 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $57,318 | 16 | $26,889 | Good | $28,132 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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