Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Miami University-Middletown

Miami University-Middletown's entrepreneurship program hits right at the state median, which means students here face the same financial outcome as the typical Ohio graduate in this field—earning around $47,700 in their first year with about $23,000 in debt. That 0.49 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable; graduates can reasonably pay off their loans while building their careers. The program slightly outperforms the national average for entrepreneurship degrees, though it trails the flagship Oxford campus by about $8,000. With a robust sample size of over 100 graduates, these numbers are reliable.

What's notable is how much variation exists within Ohio—University of Dayton graduates earn $55,864, nearly 20% more than Middletown students, while other Miami regional campuses show identical outcomes. This suggests that while the curriculum may be similar across Miami's system, the regional campus model delivers solid middle-of-the-pack results. For in-state students paying regional campus tuition rates, getting typical outcomes at a lower cost structure could work in their favor.

The bottom line: This program won't disadvantage your child compared to other Ohio options, but it won't give them a significant edge either. If they're choosing between Miami's regional campuses based on location or cost, Middletown delivers equivalent results to Hamilton and Oxford at what's likely a better price point for commuter students.