Compare 14 General Studies. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $38,459.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, General Studies tells a different story. Across 14 programs, earnings range from $15,552 to $58,310—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Xavier University's General Studies program leads with graduates earning $58,310, well above the $38,459 average across Ohio programs. The University of Dayton follows at $54,474, while Shawnee State reaches $43,642—demonstrating that outcomes depend on program-specific factors rather than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Xavier University graduates borrow $23,250 and face just an 8.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4, students can manage their loans comfortably on their post-graduation income.
Highest program earnings: $58,310
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
8.9% 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 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $58,310 | 83 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $54,474 | 16 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #3 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | $43,642 | 5 | $23,000 | Manageable | $17,366 | High |
| #4 | $43,439 | 140 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #5 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $41,606 | 41 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #6 | $41,518 | 215 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #7 | $38,118 | 13 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #8 | $37,450 | 117 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #9 | $35,902 | 72 | $25,000 | High | $25,947 | High | |
| #10 | $33,745 | 20 | $21,250 | High | $23,602 | High | |
| #11 | University Of ToledoPublic | $32,569 | 22 | $22,250 | High | $19,243 | High |
| #12 | $32,569 | 24 | $23,250 | High | $22,000 | High | |
| #13 | Ohio Christian UniversityPrivate | $29,536 | 20 | $29,579 | High | $9,943 | High |
| #14 | Mount St. Joseph UniversityPrivate | $15,552 | 12 | $26,827 | High | $27,644 | 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 →
