Educational Administration and Supervision at Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Ohio State-Mansfield's Educational Administration program delivers exactly middle-of-the-pack results compared to other Ohio programs—its graduates earn precisely the state median at $36,487. But that's where the reassurance ends. First-year earnings actually slip to $35,856 by year four, meaning graduates experience a rare earnings decline rather than the growth most expect after establishing themselves in the field. At $23,000 in debt, students here borrow about $8,000 less than the national median, which keeps the debt burden manageable even as earnings stagnate.

The state context reveals something interesting: while this program ranks at the 60th percentile in Ohio (meaning it beats most in-state competitors), it sits at just the 25th percentile nationally. That gap tells you Ohio's educational administration programs generally underperform compared to other states. Every Ohio State campus offering this program reports nearly identical outcomes—whether you attend the main Columbus campus or this Mansfield location, graduate earnings hover around $36,500.

For families evaluating this path, the modest debt load is the primary advantage. However, parents should recognize their child will likely enter a career with limited salary progression in the early years. If educational leadership is the goal, expect to pursue a master's degree eventually—these bachelor's-level earnings suggest most advancement opportunities require graduate credentials.