Educational Administration and Supervision at Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Ohio State-Lima's Educational Administration program costs less than most alternatives—graduates carry $23,000 in debt versus the $31,298 national median—but this advantage comes with a significant caveat. While first-year earnings of $36,487 place this program at the 60th percentile among Ohio schools, graduates actually earn slightly *less* four years later ($35,856). This backward earnings trajectory is unusual for a bachelor's degree, where you'd typically expect income to grow as graduates gain experience.

The debt burden itself is manageable: at 0.63 times first-year earnings, most graduates should handle loan payments within standard budgets. However, the stagnant earnings picture suggests limited advancement opportunities or that some graduates may be working in roles that don't fully utilize their degree. Nationally, this program ranks at just the 25th percentile for earnings, though it performs respectably within Ohio's more limited pool of similar programs.

For families considering this path, the key question is career trajectory. If your child is committed to educational administration—perhaps planning to teach first, then move into leadership—understand that immediate post-graduation earnings may represent the ceiling rather than the floor. The lower debt load provides some cushion, but this isn't a program where you should bank on significantly higher income down the road.