Education at Wilmington College

Wilmington College's education program starts graduates at $37,015—landing squarely in the middle of Ohio's education programs but slightly below the national average—before earnings actually slip by 3% over the next few years. For a state where many education programs pay similarly, this puts Wilmington right at the median performance level, competing directly with Kent State while trailing John Carroll by less than $1,000.

The $27,000 debt load matches Ohio's typical education degree burden and sits below the national average, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73. That's roughly one year's worth of earnings to pay off—not inspiring given teacher salaries, but workable with income-driven repayment plans. The slight earnings decline likely reflects the reality of teacher pay scales that start low and stay relatively flat in Ohio districts.

For parents whose child is committed to teaching, Wilmington delivers what most Ohio education programs deliver: a teaching credential at a predictable cost with middle-of-the-pack starting pay. The key question becomes whether the smaller campus and community focus justify similar outcomes to larger state universities like Kent State, which offers comparable earnings with broader alumni networks and possibly more district recruiting relationships.