Accounting at Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Ohio Business College-Sheffield's associate degree in accounting graduates earn around $34,800 in their first year—about $1,000 below the state median and $2,200 below the national median for this credential. Among Ohio's 57 accounting programs, this lands squarely in the middle. The real concern is debt: graduates leave with $32,361 in loans, nearly $8,000 more than the state median and $13,000 above the national median for two-year accounting programs. That means nearly a full year's salary goes to debt repayment, a heavier burden than most associate degree holders in this field carry.

The numbers here come from a very small graduating class (under 30 students), so individual circumstances likely vary widely from these medians. Still, the pattern is worth noting: nearby alternatives like Cuyahoga Community College produce accounting graduates earning $10,000 more annually with comparable debt loads, and multiple Ohio community colleges offer better debt-to-earnings outcomes. With 85% of students receiving Pell grants, this school serves a population where every dollar of debt matters.

If your child is committed to this program, understand they'll face higher debt than peers at other Ohio schools while earning less out of the gate. The modest 4% earnings growth over four years suggests limited advancement potential. Unless location or specific circumstances make Sheffield the only viable option, Ohio's community college system offers stronger returns for the same credential.