Compare 38 Risk Management. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $56,915.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Risk Management tells a different story. Across 38 programs, earnings range from $54,627 to $84,103—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Miami University-Oxford's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $84,103, significantly above the $56,915 average. University of Cincinnati follows at $77,827, proving that Ohio publics compete effectively in this specialized field without premium pricing.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Miami University graduates borrow $23,000 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. University of Cincinnati delivers similar value with a 5.3% burden, proving top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $84,103 | 91 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Manageable |
| #2 | $77,827 | 193 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $75,643 | 22 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #4 | $73,933 | 333 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $70,489 | 138 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | |
| #6 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $65,868 | 44 | $26,000 | Good | $39,285 | Challenging |
| #7 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $64,327 | 25 | $27,000 | Good | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #8 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $63,958 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $26,359 | Challenging |
| #9 | Heidelberg UniversityPrivate | $63,701 | 30 | $27,000 | Good | $31,840 | Challenging |
| #10 | Notre Dame CollegePrivate | $63,400 | 37 | $27,000 | Good | $32,900 | Challenging |
| #11 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $62,979 | 39 | $25,000 | Good | $21,110 | Manageable |
| #12 | $60,615 | 210 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $60,614 | 31 | $26,000 | Good | $39,500 | High |
| #14 | Malone UniversityPrivate | $59,362 | 74 | $26,289 | Good | $20,857 | Challenging |
| #15 | University Of ToledoPublic | $57,960 | 241 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Manageable |
| #16 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | $57,005 | 47 | $26,000 | Good | $30,259 | Challenging |
| #17 | $55,950 | 70 | $25,000 | Good | $24,155 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Wilmington CollegePrivate | $55,848 | 86 | $24,208 | Good | $27,288 | Challenging |
| #19 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $55,105 | 25 | $25,369 | Good | $21,502 | Challenging |
| #20 | Mount St. Joseph UniversityPrivate | $54,627 | 14 | $26,827 | Good | $27,644 | High |
| #21 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $54,405 | 48 | $26,889 | Good | $28,132 | High |
| #22 | Bluffton UniversityPrivate | $53,821 | 26 | $27,000 | Good | $43,100 | High |
| #23 | $53,818 | 304 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $52,512 | 75 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Lourdes UniversityPrivate | $51,470 | 21 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,810 | 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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