Marketing at Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern's marketing program sits squarely at national averages but lags behind most Ohio competitors—a concerning gap when many families choose in-state schools for cost reasons. At $44,584 after one year, graduates earn about $3,000 less than the typical Ohio marketing grad and roughly $12,000 less than peers from Miami or Ohio State. For a school charging relatively high debt levels compared to outcomes, that 40th percentile state ranking matters.

The bright spot is manageable debt. At $27,000, graduates owe slightly more than typical but end up with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60—meaning they could theoretically pay off loans in about seven months of gross income. That's workable for a liberal arts degree. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates tracked) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year, making this data less reliable than programs with larger graduate pools.

For families comparing Ohio options, the value proposition here is unclear. You're paying private-school prices for middle-of-the-pack state outcomes. Unless Ohio Northern offers specific advantages—tight alumni networks in your target industry, for instance—the state's flagship universities deliver stronger earnings potential at competitive or lower debt levels. If your child is set on a smaller campus, verify current job placement rates directly with the school before committing.