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$40,565 Average Earnings
$23,586 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

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Top Business Schools in Ohio

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#1

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
$41,640 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Miami University - Middletown the best school in Ohio for business students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $26,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $405.After graduating from Miami University - Middletown, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,640 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
$39,907 Average Earnings
$26,284 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Miami University - Hamilton is a great place for business students.

Degree recipients from Miami University - Hamilton accumulate an average of $26,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $405, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Hamilton graduates make an average of $39,907 annually.

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$43,521 Average Earnings
$23,653 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Oxford. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of $23,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $490 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Oxford graduates make an average of $43,521 annually.

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$49,871 Average Earnings
$22,340 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our list.

On average, students take out $22,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $272 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Ohio State graduates make an average of $49,871 annually.

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$32,938 Average Earnings
$15,593 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for business students.

On average, students take out $15,593 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Sinclair Community College graduates make an average of $32,938 annually.

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#6

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
$51,595 Average Earnings
$21,966 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Dayton did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,966 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $549, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UDayton graduates make an average of $51,595 annually.

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$41,987 Average Earnings
$19,176 Avg Student Debt

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $19,176 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Cincinnati State graduates make an average of $41,987 annually.

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#8

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
$40,731 Average Earnings
$23,338 Avg Student Debt

John Carroll University landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from John Carroll accumulate an average of $23,338 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $434, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, John Carroll graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,731 during the early year of their career.

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$62,001 Average Earnings
$22,022 Avg Student Debt

Case Western Reserve University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list.

Degree recipients from Case Western accumulate an average of $22,022 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $458, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Case Western graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $62,001 during the early year of their career.

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$35,795 Average Earnings
$21,075 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,075 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $142. Once they receive their degree, UC Clermont College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,795 during the early year of their career.

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$40,551 Average Earnings
$34,675 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron ranked #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $34,675 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $156, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Herzing Akron graduates make an average of $40,551 annually.

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#12

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
$49,232 Average Earnings
$24,737 Avg Student Debt

Xavier University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Xavier accumulate an average of $24,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $589. During the early years of their career, Xavier graduates make an average of $49,232 annually.

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$54,915 Average Earnings
$25,027 Avg Student Debt

Ohio Northern University ranked #13 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $25,027 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $277 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ONU graduates make an average of $54,915 annually.

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#14

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
$49,793 Average Earnings
$24,363 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, The University of Findlay did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Findlay accumulate an average of $24,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $495. Once they receive their degree, Findlay graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,793 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Wittenberg University

Springfield, Ohio
$32,950 Average Earnings

Wittenberg University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

After graduating from Wittenberg, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,950 during the early years of their career.

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$38,621 Average Earnings
$16,780 Avg Student Debt

James A Rhodes State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,780 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Rhodes State College graduates make an average of $38,621 annually.

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$43,652 Average Earnings
$21,619 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,619 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $142 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UC Blue Ash College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,652 during the early year of their career.

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$38,886 Average Earnings
$17,069 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #18 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $17,069 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Cuyahoga Community College District graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,886 during the early year of their career.

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$41,374 Average Earnings
$28,183 Avg Student Debt

Baldwin Wallace University ranked #19 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $28,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $332. During the early years of their career, Baldwin Wallace College graduates make an average of $41,374 annually.

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#20

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio
$39,121 Average Earnings
$25,155 Avg Student Debt

University of Mount Union did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #20 on the list.

Degree recipients from Mount Union accumulate an average of $25,155 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $356. During the early years of their career, Mount Union graduates make an average of $39,121 annually.

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#21

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio
$43,775 Average Earnings
$32,434 Avg Student Debt

Walsh University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,434 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $335 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Walsh graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,775 during the early year of their career.

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$49,016 Average Earnings
$24,329 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $24,329 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $285 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UC graduates make an average of $49,016 annually.

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#23

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
$40,866 Average Earnings
$31,091 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Capital University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,091 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $401, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Capital, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,866 during the early years of their career.

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$40,036 Average Earnings
$24,940 Avg Student Debt

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #24 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $323, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, BGSU graduates make an average of $40,036 annually.

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#25

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
$40,331 Average Earnings
$26,818 Avg Student Debt

Otterbein University ranked #25 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Otterbein accumulate an average of $26,818 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $429 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Otterbein, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,331 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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