Compare 6 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $63,181.
With top graduates earning $82,448, Business/Managerial Economics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $19K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Dayton's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $82,448, well above the $63,181 state average. Miami University-Oxford follows at $72,562, while Ohio State delivers $70,360. This variation demonstrates that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Dayton graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 5.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Ohio State leads with a 14.3% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $82,448 | 31 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Manageable |
| #2 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $72,562 | 44 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #3 | $70,360 | 91 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $60,236 | 17 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $49,683 | 12 | $26,889 | Manageable | $28,132 | High |
| #6 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $43,798 | 10 | $27,000 | Manageable | $36,553 | 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.
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