Compare 17 Economics. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $62,534.
With top graduates earning $82,277, Economics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The College of Wooster's Economics program leads with graduates earning $82,277, followed by Miami University-Oxford at $80,452. The average across all 17 Ohio programs is $62,534, yet both top performers outpace many prestigious schools nationally while maintaining reasonable debt loads.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Kenyon College graduates borrow $18,527 and face just a 4.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income compared to other Economics programs.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $82,277 | 12 | $26,500 | Excellent | $42,874 | Manageable |
| #2 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $80,452 | 160 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #3 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | $75,347 | 38 | $18,527 | Excellent | $56,500 | Challenging |
| #4 | $70,663 | 51 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $69,793 | 78 | $26,000 | Excellent | $45,521 | Challenging |
| #6 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $67,845 | 15 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,285 | Challenging |
| #7 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $64,495 | 36 | $26,000 | Good | $45,976 | High |
| #8 | $64,148 | 63 | $24,000 | Excellent | $31,458 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $62,885 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $60,626 | 304 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $59,894 | 32 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $58,025 | 28 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #13 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $56,812 | 25 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #14 | $56,731 | 28 | $24,500 | Good | $21,394 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $52,107 | 11 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #16 | $42,682 | 16 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #17 | University Of ToledoPublic | $38,289 | 17 | $22,250 | Challenging | $19,243 | High |
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