Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of Northwestern Ohio

Northwestern Ohio's health administration program falls squarely in the middle of the pack—hovering around the 40th percentile among Ohio programs and slightly below national averages. With median earnings of $31,447 in the first year, graduates earn about $200 less than typical Ohio peers and $270 less than the national median. That gap matters more when you consider the state's stronger programs: Cuyahoga Community College graduates earn $10,000 more annually, and several Cincinnati-area programs deliver $6,000+ earnings advantages.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $27,324, borrowing sits below both Ohio and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.87—manageable but not impressive. Graduates can reasonably expect to pay off loans within 3-4 years of focused repayment, and the 5% earnings growth to year four suggests modest career progression. Still, that growth barely outpaces inflation.

The core issue is that Northwestern Ohio graduates earn middle-tier salaries while attending a program that ranks in the bottom half statewide. For Lima residents seeking local education, this might work. But students willing to commute or relocate to Cleveland or Cincinnati could access programs delivering 20-30% higher earnings with similar debt loads. One important caveat: the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift considerably year-to-year, making this program harder to evaluate confidently than more established alternatives.