Business/Managerial Economics at Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford's Business/Managerial Economics program graduates earn $60,596 in their first year—a solid $7,000 above the national median for this degree but roughly on par with Ohio's state median. With $24,000 in typical debt, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40, meaning they owe less than five months of first-year salary. The 20% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests the degree opens doors to career progression, with median pay reaching $72,562 by the fourth year.

Within Ohio, this program sits in the middle of the pack—60th percentile—trailing Ohio State by about $1,400 but competitive with several Ohio University campuses. Nationally, it performs better, ranking in the 77th percentile. The relatively low debt burden (25th percentile nationally) is a meaningful advantage, especially compared to business programs at more expensive private institutions.

The main caveat: fewer than 30 recent graduates reported data, so these figures could shift with a larger sample. Still, the combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings suggests Miami's program delivers reasonable value. For Ohio families, it's a safer bet than most in-state alternatives, though not necessarily worth out-of-state tuition if comparing to similarly performing programs closer to home.