International Business at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Comparable international business programs in Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $57,400, which would put Franciscan's program right at the state median—a solid outcome that tracks with the institution's selective 72% admission rate and respectable SAT scores. The estimated $25,000 debt load yields a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning graduates would owe less than half their first year's salary. That's a manageable financial start, particularly since it falls below Ohio's median debt for this major.

The challenge is uncertainty. With suppressed data, we're relying on peer programs rather than actual Franciscan outcomes, and international business programs can vary widely in quality and career placement. The school's limited Pell enrollment (21%) suggests a student body that may have family financial cushions, which could matter if this specific program underperforms state averages. What we know: other Ohio schools producing these earnings include flagships like Ohio State, so Franciscan would need strong employer connections or alumni networks to compete.

For parents, the estimated numbers paint a reasonable picture—debt that's repayable on typical international business salaries—but you're betting on Franciscan matching its state peers without confirmation they do. Ask the program for job placement rates and starting employer names. If they can show corporate recruitment or study-abroad partnerships that lead to jobs, the investment makes more sense than the estimates alone can prove.