Compare 5 Entomology. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $33,266.
With top graduates earning $42,761, Entomology stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Ohio University-Main Campus leads with Entomology graduates earning $42,761, well above the $33,266 average across Ohio's 5 programs. Ohio State follows at $39,750, while Miami University-Oxford rounds out the top three at $32,644—demonstrating that program outcomes vary significantly even among established institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio University graduates borrow $21,056 and face a 14.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Miami University students face a concerning 31.3% burden despite similar career outcomes, showing how debt loads can vary dramatically between programs.
Highest program earnings: $42,761
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance
14.3% payment burden | Manageable
32.7% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $42,761 | 179 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #2 | $39,750 | 95 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #3 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $32,644 | 55 | $23,000 | High | $34,512 | High |
| #4 | $31,034 | 50 | $24,500 | High | $21,394 | High | |
| #5 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $20,140 | 24 | $27,000 | High | $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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →