Business Administration, Management and Operations at Franciscan University of Steubenville

The small sample size here matters, but these numbers still tell a troubling story that's hard to ignore. Franciscan's business graduates are earning roughly $31,900 a year—less than a third of what Miami University-Oxford graduates make and barely two-thirds of Ohio's median for this major. Landing in the 10th percentile statewide means 90% of business programs in Ohio deliver better outcomes. For comparison, even programs at public universities like Bowling Green produce nearly double these earnings.

The $27,000 debt load looks reasonable on paper—slightly below both state and national medians—but paired with such low earnings, it creates a challenging first year. Business majors typically see strong earning growth, but starting this far behind raises questions about whether this program provides the network and recruiting access that makes business degrees valuable. The 72% admission rate and relatively modest test scores suggest this isn't a highly selective program, yet graduates aren't finding the entry-level opportunities that business majors usually command.

With fewer than 30 recent graduates reporting data, there's statistical uncertainty here. But even accounting for that margin of error, these earnings would need to be dramatically understated to approach Ohio's median. Parents should ask pointed questions about corporate recruiting relationships and job placement specifics before committing to this program when stronger Ohio alternatives are widely available.