Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Ohio State Lima's teaching program produces graduates earning $36,483 initially—about $5,300 below the national median for education degrees, but nearly matching Ohio's state median of $35,926. While this places the program in the 19th percentile nationally, it's actually performing solidly within Ohio's competitive teaching market at the 60th percentile. This discrepancy matters: for Ohio families, this is a middle-of-the-pack option among 62 in-state programs, not the bottom-tier performer that national rankings might suggest.

The $25,432 in typical debt yields a manageable 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates spend roughly 8 months of their first year's salary paying off loans—reasonable for a profession with stable employment and loan forgiveness programs. However, earnings growth is modest, reaching only $38,263 by year four. Compare this to Ohio Dominican ($42,513) or Capital University ($42,094), where graduates start considerably higher.

For families focused on cost-effective teacher preparation in Ohio, this program delivers adequate preparation without excessive debt. The 31% Pell Grant rate suggests the campus serves price-sensitive students well. Just understand you're choosing affordability over earning potential—graduates from top Ohio programs earn $4,000-6,000 more annually, which compounds to significant differences over a teaching career.