Business Administration, Management and Operations at Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace's business program produces earnings that land solidly in the middle of the pack—but that middle isn't particularly impressive. First-year graduates earn $44,688, which falls below both the Ohio state median ($45,641) and the national average, ranking in just the 40th percentile among Ohio business programs. When you consider that top Ohio programs like Miami University and Ohio State are producing graduates who earn $60,000-$67,000 in their first year, the $20,000+ earnings gap is substantial and compounds significantly over a career.

The financial package does offer one advantage: at $27,000, student debt sits near state and national averages while earnings growth shows modest improvement to $47,483 by year four. The 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, meaning graduates can reasonably handle their loan payments. However, "manageable debt" paired with below-average earnings still means your child will be paying off loans while earning less than many of their Ohio peers in the same field—and considerably less than graduates from the state's competitive business programs.

For families paying private school tuition, this represents a challenging value equation. Your child would likely be better served either targeting one of Ohio's stronger business programs or considering more affordable in-state public options that deliver comparable or better outcomes at lower cost. Unless Baldwin Wallace offers significant merit aid or your student has compelling personal reasons to attend, the combination of middling earnings and private school pricing makes this a tough sell financially.