Compare 24 Political Economy. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $48,509.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Political Economy tells a different story. Across 24 programs in Ohio, earnings range from $42,572 to $66,090—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Dayton's Political Economy program leads with graduates earning $66,090, well above the state average of $48,509. Denison University follows at $59,094, while Miami University-Oxford delivers $57,775 with the largest program size at 206 students—proving strong outcomes exist at different institutional types.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Dayton graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 7.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Wright State offers the best value with a 16.4% family burden, keeping total debt manageable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $66,090 | 40 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #2 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $59,094 | 30 | $26,000 | Good | $45,521 | High |
| #3 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $57,775 | 206 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #4 | $57,749 | 289 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $55,318 | 30 | $22,750 | Good | $14,381 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $55,109 | 60 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #7 | $54,415 | 79 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $53,307 | 29 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | |
| #9 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $51,820 | 34 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,285 | High |
| #10 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $51,717 | 52 | $26,000 | Manageable | $45,976 | High |
| #11 | $51,290 | 73 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $47,418 | 44 | $21,797 | Manageable | $16,998 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $46,588 | 14 | $26,889 | Manageable | $28,132 | High |
| #14 | $45,809 | 36 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #15 | University Of ToledoPublic | $45,424 | 25 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High |
| #16 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $45,212 | 19 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,110 | High |
| #17 | $44,642 | 24 | $24,000 | Manageable | $31,458 | High | |
| #18 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $43,917 | 36 | $26,500 | Manageable | $42,874 | High |
| #19 | Kenyon CollegePrivate | $43,685 | 57 | $18,527 | Manageable | $56,500 | High |
| #20 | Heidelberg UniversityPrivate | $42,572 | 10 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,840 | High |
| #21 | $42,383 | 65 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #22 | $40,770 | 33 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #23 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $31,696 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $31,484 | High |
| #24 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $30,409 | 18 | $27,000 | High | $36,553 | High |
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