Compare 13 Biomechanics. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $42,821.
Biomechanics programs produce graduates earning between $23,926 and $60,077—a $36K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs in the Midwest, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Ohio University-Main Campus's Biomechanics program leads with graduates earning $60,077, well above the regional average of $42,821. Marquette University follows at $54,837, while Ashland University reaches $54,491—showing how program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio University graduates borrow $21,056 and face just a 7.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, proving top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,077 | 75 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $54,837 | 80 | $23,940 | Good | $45,500 | High |
| #3 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $54,491 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $21,110 | Challenging |
| #4 | $54,457 | 299 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $48,680 | 27 | $20,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $43,883 | 14 | $25,750 | Manageable | $24,831 | High | |
| #7 | $42,677 | 80 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #8 | $40,227 | 20 | $24,250 | Challenging | $12,987 | High | |
| #9 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $38,610 | 12 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,484 | High |
| #10 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $32,125 | 78 | $20,500 | High | $14,306 | High |
| #11 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $31,958 | 130 | $21,250 | High | $27,283 | High |
| #12 | Taylor UniversityPrivate | $30,723 | 24 | $20,500 | High | $45,174 | High |
| #13 | Creighton UniversityPrivate | $23,926 | 69 | $25,000 | High | $31,504 | High |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
