Compare 5 Education, General. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $39,261.
With top graduates earning $45,762, Education, General stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $6K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
John Carroll University's Education program leads with graduates earning $45,762, well above the $39,261 average across Ohio's 5 programs. Denison University follows at $39,480, while Bowling Green State University produces graduates earning $38,464—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $45,762
Strong outcomes with 81.1% acceptance
15.4% payment burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
42.1% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $45,762 | 27 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,285 | High |
| #2 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $39,480 | 22 | $26,000 | Challenging | $45,521 | High |
| #3 | $38,464 | 155 | $25,000 | Challenging | $25,947 | High | |
| #4 | $36,833 | 95 | $24,500 | Challenging | $21,394 | High | |
| #5 | Wilmington CollegePrivate | $35,768 | 30 | $24,208 | High | $27,288 | 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 →
