Business Administration, Management and Operations at The University of Findlay

University of Findlay's business program delivers below-average outcomes for Ohio, landing in just the 40th percentile among the state's 64 business programs. With first-year earnings of $45,089—essentially matching the national median but trailing the state median—graduates here start behind peers at flagship schools like Ohio State ($61,423) and regional competitors like Bowling Green ($60,807). The gap isn't just about prestige: even after four years, Findlay grads earn $48,107, which represents only 7% growth and barely narrows the initial earnings deficit.

The debt load of $28,421 is relatively manageable at 0.63 times first-year earnings, making this less a case of crushing debt and more one of limited upside. At such an accessible school (86% admission rate), students might expect stronger career outcomes than what the middle-of-the-pack results suggest. The program isn't dramatically underperforming, but it's not creating meaningful value over choosing a less expensive option either.

For an anxious parent, this represents a "safe but uninspiring" choice—your child will likely find work and manage the debt, but they're paying private school pricing for outcomes that lag behind Ohio's public universities. If Findlay is the right fit for other reasons, the financial picture won't derail your child's career. But purely as a business degree investment, Ohio offers stronger options at similar or lower cost.