Biology at Miami University-Middletown

Miami University-Middletown's biology bachelor's produces first-year earnings of $38,122—well above both the state median ($31,017) and national median ($32,316) for biology programs. At an estimated $25,000 in debt based on comparable Ohio programs at similar institutions, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66, meaning they owe roughly eight months of their first year's salary. That's a manageable starting point, particularly when these earnings match those from the flagship Oxford campus and outpace what most Ohio biology programs deliver.

The caveat: debt figures here are estimated from peer programs since this campus doesn't report its own data, likely due to small graduating cohorts. Similar programs across Ohio typically saddle students with $25,000-$26,000 in debt, but your child's actual borrowing could differ. What matters more is that Middletown students are landing jobs with salaries that put them in the top tier nationally—the 85th percentile—which suggests strong outcomes despite being a regional campus.

For families weighing cost against credential value, this looks like a solid regional option if your student needs to stay close to home. The earnings performance rivals Miami's main campus while potentially offering lower overall costs through a commuter-friendly setup. Just verify actual costs and typical debt loads directly with the school, since the $25,000 figure is an estimate rather than campus-specific data.