Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern's Management Sciences program produces earnings significantly below what students could expect elsewhere—starting at $45,730 compared to $57,927 at the median Ohio program and $62,069 nationally. That puts graduates in the bottom quarter of Ohio schools offering this degree, despite relatively moderate debt of $25,000. The gap widens when you consider top state alternatives: Miami University graduates earn 63% more in their first year, while Ohio State grads earn 50% more.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year, but the pattern is worth noting. Students with a 1290 SAT average—solidly above the national median—might reasonably expect outcomes closer to the state average. The 10% earnings growth over four years is respectable but doesn't close the initial gap: even at year four, graduates earn $50,493, still well short of what others start with.

For a private university charging accordingly, these outcomes suggest students might achieve better returns at Ohio's larger public universities. Unless there are compelling non-financial reasons to attend—specific faculty connections, campus fit, or unique program elements—families should seriously compare this option against schools like Ohio State or Cleveland State, where the same degree appears to translate into substantially higher earnings from day one.