Business, Management, Marketing, at Ursuline College

Comparable business programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $50,740—a figure that looks promising until you compare it to what Ohio business graduates actually face. The state median for this credential sits at just $28,916, and even top performers like Wilberforce and Notre Dame College report starting salaries in the low $30,000s. That gap raises real questions about whether the national estimate applies here, or if Ohio's employment market simply pays business majors less than most states.

The estimated $26,500 debt burden appears manageable against the $50,740 national benchmark, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 that would typically signal solid value. But if actual outcomes track closer to Ohio's $28,916 median—as they do at peer institutions—that same debt becomes much harder to justify. The school serves a significant Pell-eligible population (39%), meaning many families have limited financial cushion if the optimistic earnings scenario doesn't materialize.

Given the data suppression and the stark difference between national estimates and what Ohio schools actually report, treat the $50,740 figure as aspirational rather than expected. Push for the school to provide concrete employment outcomes for their recent graduates—where they're working, what they're earning, which industries are hiring. Without actual data from this program, you're betting on an outlier performance in a state where business majors consistently earn less than the national norm.