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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #633 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 56.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median earnings four years after enrollment are $70,785, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #633 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public research university (Carnegie R2) in Oxford, Ohio, Miami University-Oxford enrolls roughly 16,656 undergraduates. Retention is 90.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 79.8%, placing the institution among the stronger performers nationally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where Miami University-Oxford performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #255 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,785. They earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 56.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength in Business — which represents a substantial share of degrees — anchors this solid financial payoff. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Miami University-Oxford sits in the 46.6 percentile for access and the 20.2 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. With 12.6% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 22.9% first-generation college students, the institution serves a meaningful share of lower-income and first-generation students. Mobility outcomes — how well low-income and first-generation graduates fare in the long term — place the institution in the 50.2 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting solid upward-mobility performance relative to peer institutions.
Miami University-Oxford's published cost of attendance is $38,757. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,015, families in the lower-middle band pay around $18,193, middle-income families pay about $23,806, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $29,048, and higher-income families pay roughly $31,431. Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #1137 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public research university, Miami University-Oxford benefits from state appropriations that help keep net prices moderate relative to private institutions. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most first-year students receive some form of financial aid, and need-based aid covers a meaningful portion of cost for qualifying families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,512; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,785, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Miami University-Oxford is a strong fit for students interested in business and related fields who want a public research university experience in OH. The university's program mix is concentrated in Business, which represents 23% of degrees. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,785, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 56.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The aid structure supports access for Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 12.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 22.9% are first-generation. Published cost of attendance is $31,431, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $31,431 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 75.4% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business and related fields. Students whose interests align with those areas will find strong outcomes relative to OH's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204.
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Miami University-Oxford's published cost of attendance is $38,757. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,015, families in the lower-middle band pay around $18,193, middle-income families pay about $23,806, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $29,048, and higher-income families pay roughly $31,431.
Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #1137 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
As a public research university, Miami University-Oxford benefits from state appropriations that help keep net prices moderate relative to private institutions. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Most first-year students receive some form of financial aid, and need-based aid covers a meaningful portion of cost for qualifying families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,512; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,785, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Miami University-Oxford earn median 4-year earnings of $70,785, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Miami University-Oxford in the 56.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Miami University-Oxford #255 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a strong earnings trajectory that positions Miami University-Oxford as a reliable choice for students seeking solid long-term financial returns from a public research university.
Business is the dominant program family at Miami University-Oxford, representing 23% of degrees and anchoring the institution's earnings profile. Finance is the largest program with 348 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $110,406, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field.
The Psychology, General program graduates 273 students with median 4-year earnings of $58,255, and Kinesiology delivers median 4-year earnings of $70,919 across 260 graduates. Together, these programs represent the core of Miami University-Oxford's economic output, with consistent earnings performance across the business and applied-professional fields that dominate the institution's degree portfolio.
Management Information Systems and Services
83 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
348 graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
19 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
123 graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
55 graduates
Miami University-Oxford's program mix is anchored in business, engineering, and applied professional fields—a portfolio aligned with the institution's regional public-university identity. Finance is the largest program with 348 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General, Kinesiology, Digital Marketing, and Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 4,638 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes that reflect the institution's strength in business and technical fields. The earnings pattern is concentrated in applied business and engineering subfields.
Finance leads with median earnings of $110,406 four years after enrollment across 348 graduates, followed by Digital Marketing with $86,919 and 156 graduates. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates earn $79,710, while Political Science and Health/Medical Preparatory Programs round out the highest-earning cohorts with $75,374 and $72,484 respectively.
These programs reflect Miami's positioning as a business-focused regional institution where applied majors consistently deliver solid early-career financial outcomes. The program portfolio emphasizes high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly in accounting, finance, engineering, and management roles.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Miami's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand. As a mid-sized public university, Miami graduates a substantial cohort annually, which supports employer recruitment patterns and alumni network visibility in the Midwest and beyond.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Missouri State University-Springfield Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15751 ranked) | MO | 91% | $49,827 | #15751 | Compare |
University Of Maine Similar quality tier (#15741 ranked) | ME | 97% | $48,653 | #15741 | Compare |
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15781 ranked) | WI | 87% | $55,548 | #15781 | Compare |
Pennsylvania Western University Similar quality tier (#15785 ranked) | PA | 94% | $47,295 | #15785 | Compare |
Georgia Gwinnett College Similar quality tier (#15729 ranked) | GA | 96% | $47,730 | #15729 | Compare |
