Analysis
Baldwin Wallace's health professions program carries a debt load of nearly $27,000—right at the state median—but the earnings picture requires careful interpretation. The first-year figure of $48,416 comes from averaging similar programs across Ohio, not from tracking this school's actual graduates. By year four, when we do have Baldwin Wallace-specific data, earnings drop to $44,260, suggesting graduates may be starting in roles that don't show the typical salary progression seen in many health fields.
That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 looks manageable on paper, but it's based on an estimated starting salary that may not reflect what Baldwin Wallace graduates actually earn. The year-four data—the only concrete number we have for this program—would push that ratio closer to 0.61, meaning graduates spend over half their annual salary paying down loans. Meanwhile, programs at Kettering College and Youngstown State demonstrate that Ohio health professions graduates can earn substantially more, with Kettering's graduates pulling in over $70,000.
The uncertainty here matters financially. Without knowing this program's actual placement outcomes or which specific health careers graduates pursue, you're making a $27,000 bet based on how other Ohio programs perform. If your child has a clear career path in a high-demand health specialty, this could work out fine. But if they're still exploring options within the broad health professions umbrella, programs with transparent outcomes data would let you make this decision with fewer unknowns.
Where Baldwin Wallace University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all health professions bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Wallace University | — | $44,260 | — |
| Kettering College | $70,890 | $58,053 | -18% |
| Youngstown State University | $56,793 | $57,659 | +2% |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $32,621 | $54,955 | +68% |
| Xavier University | $48,416 | $51,232 | +6% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Health Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (10 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea | $37,938 | $48,416* | $44,260 | $26,972 | — |
 Kettering CollegeKettering | $15,672 | $70,890* | $58,053 | $37,613 | 0.53 |
 Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown | $10,791 | $56,793* | $57,659 | $29,750 | 0.52 |
 Xavier UniversityCincinnati | $48,125 | $48,416* | $51,232 | $27,000 | 0.56 |
 Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green | $14,081 | $34,040* | $46,675 | $26,000 | 0.76 |
 University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati | $13,570 | $32,621* | $54,955 | $26,263 | 0.81 |
| National Median | — | $38,492* | — | $26,000 | 0.68 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Baldwin Wallace University, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.