Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Starting at nearly $69,000—about $11,000 above the Ohio median for this program—Ohio State's Management Sciences degree puts graduates in a strong position from day one. While it doesn't quite match Miami University-Oxford's outcomes, it sits comfortably in the 60th percentile among Ohio schools and beats the state median by 19%. The debt load of $20,500 is notably lower than both state and national averages, creating a manageable 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio that most parents would find reasonable.

What makes this program particularly appealing is the continued trajectory: earnings grow to $78,642 by year four, reflecting the analytical and strategic skills these graduates bring to increasingly senior roles. The 14% growth rate suggests employers value what these students learn. At a selective public flagship (51% admission rate, 1407 SAT), you're getting solid outcomes without the debt burden of smaller private schools in the state.

The main limitation is sample size—this analysis reflects 30-100 recent graduates—but the pattern is clear. For Ohio families, this represents a practical investment: mid-$60,000s starting salaries, debt well below $25,000, and a degree from a recognized institution. It's not the highest-earning path in business analytics, but it delivers consistent value without requiring families to stretch financially.