Education at Hiram College

At $27,000 in estimated debt against $37,193 in first-year earnings, this program tracks closely with other Ohio education bachelor's programs—a debt load of 73% of first-year income. Since Hiram's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes, these figures reflect what similar education programs in Ohio typically produce. The estimated earnings align almost exactly with the state median for education degrees, suggesting graduates would enter teaching at standard Ohio starting salaries.

The challenge with education programs isn't unique to Hiram: even at the national median of $38,660, teacher salaries mean a longer debt payoff timeline than many other bachelor's degrees. With an admission rate above 90% and a third of students on Pell grants, Hiram serves many first-generation and lower-income students who may be particularly sensitive to debt burden. Comparable Ohio programs like Kent State and John Carroll report similar earning patterns, reinforcing that this is largely a field-level reality rather than an institution-specific concern.

If your child is committed to teaching in Ohio, this program's estimated financial profile won't significantly differ from state alternatives. The real consideration is whether the smaller setting at Hiram—implied by the suppressed data—offers mentorship or placement advantages that justify choosing it over larger programs with more transparent outcomes and potentially stronger alumni networks in local school districts.