Compare 8 Dietetics/Dietitian. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $46,569.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Dietetics/Dietitian. tells a different story. Across 8 programs, earnings range from $43,874 to $50,692—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University Of Dayton's Dietetics/Dietitian. program leads with graduates earning $50,692, well above the $46,569 state average. University Of Cincinnati follows at $48,483, while Ohio State reaches $47,494—proving that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
For students, Ohio State offers the strongest value with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 and an 11.0% payment burden, earning a 'Good' affordability rating. When parent loans are included, University Of Cincinnati leads family value despite a 25.6% family burden—still manageable for most graduates.
Highest program earnings: $50,692
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance
11.0% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
25.6% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $50,692 | 10 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #2 | $48,483 | 24 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | High | |
| #3 | $47,494 | 16 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | High | |
| #4 | $46,038 | 37 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #5 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $45,940 | 49 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #6 | $45,597 | 31 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #7 | $44,432 | 41 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #8 | $43,874 | 23 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | 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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