Finance and Financial Management Services at Walsh University

Borrowing $27,000 to earn an estimated $58,790 in your first year produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46—well within the range where monthly payments won't dominate your budget. Based on comparable finance programs across Ohio, this suggests a solid financial foundation, though it's worth noting that Walsh's figures come from peer institutions rather than its own graduate outcomes. The estimated first-year salary matches Ohio's median for finance bachelor's programs and exceeds the national benchmark by about $5,000, indicating that Ohio's finance job market appears reasonably strong.

The gap between Walsh's estimated outcomes and Ohio's top programs is substantial—Miami University graduates earn $71,000, over $12,000 more annually. That difference compounds quickly over a career. However, Walsh's more accessible admission profile (78% acceptance rate) means it serves different students than highly selective competitors, and the estimated debt load is only slightly higher than the state median of $25,000. For a student who wouldn't gain admission to Ohio State or Case Western, this estimated profile suggests reasonable value.

The key uncertainty here is whether Walsh's actual graduates match the state averages used for these estimates. If you're seriously considering this program, contact Walsh's career services directly to ask about recent graduate placements and starting salaries in finance roles—actual school-specific data would give you much clearer ground to stand on.