Marketing at University of Northwestern Ohio

Starting at $36,496 in the first year, University of Northwestern Ohio's marketing graduates earn significantly less than typical Ohio marketing majors ($47,602 state median) and fall well below the national average of $44,728. The program ranks in just the 25th percentile statewide—meaning three-quarters of Ohio marketing programs deliver better outcomes—and sits in the bottom 5% nationally. For perspective, graduates from Miami University and Ohio State in the same field start above $56,000.

The $30,000 in debt is actually higher than both state and national medians for marketing programs, creating an awkward imbalance. While the 0.82 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, you're looking at borrowing above-average amounts for below-average returns. Ohio offers dozens of marketing programs with stronger track records, making this particularly hard to justify unless there are compelling personal circumstances like proximity to home or specific institutional connections.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year, but that's a reason for caution rather than optimism. For a marketing degree in Ohio, families should expect significantly stronger first-year earnings than what this program has recently delivered.