Business Administration, Management and Operations at Davis College

Ohio's business associate's programs show that outcomes can vary wildly—top performers like Ohio Christian and Sinclair place graduates near $46,000-$48,000, while the statewide median sits at $37,000. Davis College's estimated earnings land right at this median, suggesting typical outcomes for Ohio rather than standout results. With 61% of students receiving Pell grants, this serves a population where every dollar of debt matters considerably.

The estimated $25,555 in debt is more concerning. Similar associate's programs nationally carry a median debt of just $14,000, and Ohio programs average $16,125. That puts Davis nearly $10,000 above the state norm—a meaningful difference when first-year earnings hover around $37,000. The 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't unmanageable, but it's higher than what you'd want to see for an associate's degree in business, where outcomes are rarely transformative enough to justify aggressive borrowing.

For families weighing this investment, the practical question is whether your student can access one of Ohio's stronger-performing programs instead. Community colleges like Sinclair or Cincinnati State appear to deliver substantially better earnings while typically carrying lower debt loads. If Davis is the only accessible option due to location or scheduling, the estimated numbers suggest a workable but not impressive return—your student would likely start their career with more debt than peers at comparable programs statewide.