Compare 13 Labor Studies. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $52,057.
Labor Studies programs produce graduates earning between $38,289 and $64,319—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs in Ohio, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Ohio State University-Main Campus leads with graduates earning $64,319, well above the state average of $52,057. Xavier University follows closely at $63,649, while Youngstown State delivers $59,512—proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to the most selective programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio State graduates borrow $19,976 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Youngstown State leads with a 16.1% combined burden, keeping payments manageable across different financing strategies.
Highest program earnings: $64,319
Strong outcomes ($59,512) with 80% acceptance
6.6% payment burden | Excellent
16.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $64,319 | 45 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $63,649 | 6 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,885 | Challenging |
| #3 | $59,512 | 29 | $24,000 | Good | $16,900 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $55,723 | 21 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $54,287 | 24 | $22,750 | Good | $14,381 | Manageable | |
| #6 | University Of ToledoPublic | $52,860 | 47 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Challenging |
| #7 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $52,443 | 14 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,484 | High |
| #8 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $50,938 | 31 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,285 | High |
| #9 | $50,450 | 86 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $47,983 | 34 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #11 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | $47,095 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $19,462 | High |
| #12 | $39,192 | 55 | $21,797 | Manageable | $16,998 | High | |
| #13 | Bluffton UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $43,100 | 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 →
