Finance and Financial Management Services at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Similar finance programs in Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $58,790 and debt near $27,000—figures that create a workable but not exceptional debt-to-earnings picture for this degree. That 0.46 ratio means your child would owe roughly half their first-year salary, a manageable threshold that falls between the national and state medians for finance programs. The challenge here is understanding where Franciscan's program actually sits within Ohio's competitive landscape.

The state's finance programs show considerable variation in outcomes. Top-performing programs at Miami University and Ohio State produce graduates earning $65,000-$71,000 in their first year—roughly $7,000-$13,000 more than what peer programs suggest for Franciscan. Whether Franciscan's program lands closer to these leaders or falls below the state median matters significantly for long-term career trajectory, especially in a field where early earnings often determine access to better opportunities. The school's 1218 average SAT score suggests a solid student body, but without actual graduate outcomes, you're making an educated guess about placement success and employer relationships.

The practical question is whether you're comfortable with uncertainty at this price point. At $27,000 in estimated debt for outcomes that appear average for Ohio, this works if your child values Franciscan's specific environment and community. But if finance career outcomes are the primary goal, the programs with reported data—particularly the state schools—offer both transparency and evidence of stronger earning potential.