Business Administration, Management and Operations at Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Stautzenberger College-Maumee's business certificate shows a striking disconnect between its national and state-level performance. While it ranks in just the 11th percentile nationally—with graduates earning $28,501 compared to a national median of $39,085—it hits exactly the Ohio median and ranks in the 60th percentile among state programs. This split reflects Ohio's weaker market for certificate-level business credentials rather than any particular strength of this program.

The debt picture requires careful consideration. At $16,563, graduates carry about 50% more debt than the typical Ohio certificate-holder in this field ($11,221), though debt remains manageable at 0.58 times first-year earnings. For a school where 75% of students receive Pell grants, this debt premium matters—students from lower-income backgrounds are paying more for outcomes they could achieve at similar cost elsewhere in the state.

The real issue is the ceiling: even Ohio State's business certificate grads earn $66,278, showing that stronger programs exist at various price points throughout the state. Unless Maumee offers significant geographic convenience or other support advantages, families should compare total costs and outcomes against community colleges like Marion Technical or Sinclair, which deliver comparable or better earnings with substantially lower debt loads. This isn't a catastrophic choice, but it's not an optimal one either.