Business Administration, Management and Operations at Fortis College-Centerville

Fortis College-Centerville graduates with this associate's degree earn substantially less than their peers across Ohio—nearly $17,000 below the state median in year four. That 10th percentile ranking means nine out of ten similar programs in Ohio deliver better outcomes. When neighboring schools like Sinclair Community College and Cincinnati State produce graduates earning over $45,000, the $28,903 four-year median here raises real questions about program quality or employer perception.

The debt load compounds the problem. At $26,582, graduates carry nearly twice what Ohio students typically borrow for this degree and almost double the national average. That means years of payments eating into already modest earnings. The 1.35 debt-to-earnings ratio in year one translates to difficult financial pressure right out of school, and even with 47% earnings growth by year four, these graduates are playing catch-up compared to better alternatives just miles away.

For families considering this program, the math doesn't add up. With 71% of students receiving Pell grants, this institution serves families who can least afford a weak return on investment. Ohio offers numerous community colleges and state universities delivering the same credential with dramatically better earnings and lower debt. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances making other options impossible, this program looks like an expensive detour rather than a smart launch into business careers.