Agricultural Business and Management at Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville's agricultural business program produces troubling outcomes that fall well short of both state and national standards. Graduates earn just $22,309 in their first year—about $6,200 below Ohio's median for this degree and nearly $15,000 below the national median. While this places the program at the 25th percentile among Ohio's agricultural business programs, it's particularly concerning when compared to the state's flagship: Ohio State's agricultural programs produce graduates earning $34,747, or 56% more than Brecksville's students.

The debt burden compounds these weak earnings. At $27,773, graduates carry significantly more debt than typical for this field (national median: $12,000), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.24. This means students are borrowing more than a full year's income for a credential that delivers below-average returns. With 64% of students receiving Pell grants, this disproportionately affects families who can least afford a setback.

For families considering agricultural business, Ohio State's agricultural technical institute offers the same associate's-level training with substantially better outcomes. Unless geographic constraints make Brecksville the only viable option, this program's combination of weak earnings and high debt makes it difficult to recommend as a sound investment.