Compare 18 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $65,513.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Business/Managerial Economics tells a different story. Across 18 programs, earnings range from $38,289 to $106,701—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Washington University In St Louis's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $106,701, far above the $65,513 average. University of Dayton follows at $82,448 with a 62% acceptance rate, while DePaul University reaches $81,167—proving strong programs exist beyond prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Washington University graduates borrow $17,500 and face just a 2.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making top outcomes genuinely affordable.
Highest program earnings: $106,701
Strong outcomes ($82,448) with 62% acceptance
2.9% payment burden | Excellent
7.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $106,701 | 68 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Excellent | |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $82,448 | 31 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Manageable |
| #3 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $81,167 | 33 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Manageable |
| #4 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $81,155 | 63 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | Challenging |
| #5 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $75,524 | 27 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $72,562 | 44 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #7 | $70,999 | 34 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,500 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $70,360 | 91 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Wheaton CollegePrivate | $67,358 | 66 | $23,250 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | $67,149 | 55 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $60,849 | 17 | $21,058 | Excellent | $11,598 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $60,236 | 17 | $21,056 | Excellent | $23,508 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $59,372 | 51 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $49,683 | 12 | $26,889 | Manageable | $28,132 | High |
| #15 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $46,456 | 44 | $25,000 | Manageable | $34,177 | High |
| #16 | $45,123 | 44 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #17 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $43,798 | 10 | $27,000 | Manageable | $36,553 | High |
| #18 | Beloit CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 20 | $25,738 | Challenging | $32,004 | High |
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