Business/Commerce at Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Ohio State-Mansfield's business program manages to deliver slightly above-average outcomes at substantially lower debt than most alternatives. With first-year earnings of $48,597—exactly matching Ohio's state median and landing in the 60th percentile statewide—graduates start their careers on competitive footing. The $19,900 median debt is notably lighter than the $24,072 state average and well below the $26,000 national benchmark, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 that makes repayment manageable from day one.

The earnings trajectory here is steady rather than spectacular, growing 12% to $54,191 by year four. While this doesn't reach the top-tier programs like DeVry Ohio ($57,020), it's worth noting that Mansfield's graduates carry roughly $6,000 less debt than the typical Ohio business major. For students who qualify for in-state tuition at this regional campus, you're getting dependable outcomes without the financial strain that often accompanies business degrees elsewhere.

The practical takeaway: this program offers a reasonable path into business careers without the debt burden that could limit your child's early-career flexibility. It won't position them at the top of the earnings distribution, but the combination of moderate debt and steady income growth creates financial breathing room that many business graduates don't have.