Compare 5 Geography. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $46,927.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Geography tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $41,244 to $54,449—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Ohio State University-Main Campus's Geography program leads with graduates earning $54,449, well above the $46,927 average across all programs. With 82 graduates, OSU demonstrates scale alongside outcomes. Miami University-Oxford follows at $52,697, while Youngstown State rounds out the top three at $43,821.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio State graduates borrow $19,976 and face just an 8.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Miami University students face a 10.5% burden despite higher debt, while Youngstown State's 15.5% burden falls into 'Manageable' territory.
Highest program earnings: $54,449
Strong outcomes ($52,697) with 82% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good
21.4% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,449 | 82 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $52,697 | 11 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #3 | $43,821 | 6 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High | |
| #4 | $42,424 | 27 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #5 | $41,244 | 11 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | 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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