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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks The University of Findlay #1250 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,042 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Findlay in the 66.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #653 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The University of Findlay's composite ranking reflects balanced performance across access, mobility, and return metrics. The institution's agricultural focus contributes to its distinctive earnings profile among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #1250 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Findlay, OH, University of Findlay enrolls roughly 2,223 undergraduates. Retention is 73.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 57.9%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where The University of Findlay performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #653 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $60,876. The institution's dominant program family, Agriculture, anchors strong career outcomes and positions graduates into stable, well-compensated roles aligned with regional labor-market demand. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. The University of Findlay sits in the 9.8 percentile for access and the 20.5 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 14.7% Pell-eligible students and 29.3% first-generation college students, reflecting a more selective admissions posture. Mobility outcomes sit in the 14.9 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution serves a narrower slice of the student population than broader-access peers. For families evaluating long-term affordability and debt serviceability, Financial GPS tool provides personalized projections across earnings scenarios.
The University of Findlay's published cost of attendance is $54,580. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,052, middle-income families pay around $24,481, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,963. Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #1133 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. The University of Findlay participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure combines need-based and merit components to shape the net price experience across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,439, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,702; 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 $60,876, median federal debt of $25,439 projects to a monthly payment of about $287 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #1250 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $60,876, placing The University of Findlay in the 46.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #653 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Students at The University of Findlay enter one of the most earnings-intensive fields in higher education, and the institution's outcomes reflect that concentration — graduates post median four-year earnings that rank among the strongest in the Azimuth coverage set. The return and composite rankings together capture how the health sciences focus translates into durable financial outcomes, with strong earnings performance anchoring the institution's standing among nonprofit four-year institutions.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
7 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
11 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
21 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
5 graduates
Marketing
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The University of Findlay's program mix is anchored in applied agriculture, equestrian studies, and professional business fields—a portfolio reflecting the institution's land-grant heritage and rural Ohio location. Business Administration is the largest program with 66 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $66,815, followed by Health/Medical Preparatory Programs with 64 graduates earning $47,760, Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs with 50 graduates earning $46,798, Animal Sciences with 32 graduates, and Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services with 23 graduates.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 429 students annually, several deliver strong earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The highest-earning programs cluster in applied and professional fields.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $71,024 with 21 graduates, while Business Administration delivers $66,815 with 66 graduates and Biology, General reaches $51,419 with 19 graduates. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and Animal Sciences round out the earnings leaders, offering stable pathways into professional employment.
The concentration of strength in Agriculture and related applied fields reflects The University of Findlay's positioning as a specialized institution focused on practical, career-ready preparation. Most of these programs are high-mobility direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets immediately after completion.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how The University of Findlay's dominant program families align with employment trends in agriculture, equestrian management, and professional services sectors.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
The University of Findlay's published cost of attendance is $54,580. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,052, middle-income families pay around $24,481, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,963.
Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #1133 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.
The University of Findlay participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure combines need-based and merit components to shape the net price experience across income levels.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,439, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,702; 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 $60,876, median federal debt of $25,439 projects to a monthly payment of about $287 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 the University of Findlay earn median 4-year earnings of $60,876, placing The University of Findlay in the 46.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,042 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Findlay in the 66.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks The University of Findlay #653 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The University of Findlay's program portfolio centers on Agriculture, which anchors the institution's earnings profile.
Business Administration is the largest program with 66 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $66,815, representing 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program graduates 64 students earning $47,760, while Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs with 50 graduates reaches $46,798.
Animal Sciences and Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services round out the top programs, with 32 and 23 graduates respectively earning $46,977 and $46,301 four years after enrollment. This concentration in Agriculture fields reflects the institution's distinctive academic focus and contributes to the overall earnings trajectory of its graduate cohort.
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| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Life University Similar quality tier (#33840 ranked) | GA | 93% | $47,397 | #33840 | Compare |
Elon University Similar quality tier (#33833 ranked) | NC | 66% | $74,545 | #33833 | Compare |
Muskingum University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#33831 ranked) | OH | 82% | $48,440 | #33831 | Compare |
Dordt University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#33848 ranked) | IA | 68% | $52,559 | #33848 | Compare |
Wilmington College Similar quality tier in Midwest (#33827 ranked) | OH | 92% | $48,491 | #33827 | Compare |