Compare 34 Sports Studies. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $42,804.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Sports Studies tells a different story. Across 34 programs, earnings range from $39,898 to $64,683—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Walsh University's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $64,683, well above the $42,804 average across Ohio programs. University of Dayton follows at $54,248, while Mount St. Joseph reaches $51,803—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Walsh University graduates borrow $27,000 and face just an 8.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes genuinely affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $64,683 | 24 | $27,000 | Good | $26,359 | Challenging |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $54,248 | 28 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #3 | Mount St. Joseph UniversityPrivate | $51,803 | 14 | $26,827 | Manageable | $27,644 | High |
| #4 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | $51,418 | 15 | $23,000 | Good | $17,366 | Challenging |
| #5 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $50,571 | 31 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,500 | High |
| #6 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $50,514 | 286 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #7 | $50,227 | 115 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $48,504 | 140 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #9 | University Of ToledoPublic | $48,403 | 86 | $22,250 | Good | $19,243 | Challenging |
| #10 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $48,117 | 13 | $26,889 | Manageable | $28,132 | High |
| #11 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $47,258 | 49 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,885 | High |
| #12 | $47,136 | 83 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #13 | $45,629 | 171 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | High | |
| #14 | $44,372 | 53 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High | |
| #15 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $44,211 | 59 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,000 | High |
| #16 | Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $44,074 | 34 | $27,000 | Manageable | $36,553 | High |
| #17 | Bluffton UniversityPrivate | $42,603 | 21 | $27,000 | Challenging | $43,100 | High |
| #18 | $42,062 | 68 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #19 | $41,755 | 36 | $22,750 | Manageable | $14,381 | High | |
| #20 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $39,898 | 18 | $25,369 | Challenging | $21,502 | High |
| #21 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $39,853 | 23 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,246 | High |
| #22 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $39,800 | 49 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,484 | High |
| #23 | Heidelberg UniversityPrivate | $39,639 | 22 | $27,000 | Challenging | $31,840 | High |
| #24 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | $39,264 | 37 | $26,000 | Challenging | $30,259 | High |
| #25 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 11 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,110 | 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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