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2023 Best Business Schools in Ohio

$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.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,284 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $405. During the early years of their career, Miami University - Middletown graduates make an average of $41,640 annually.

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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.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,284 in student loans. 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 be in good company if you decide to attend Miami University - Oxford. It ranked #3 on our list.

On average, students take out $23,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $490, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Miami University - Oxford graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,521 during the early year of their career.

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

The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Ohio.

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.After graduating from Ohio State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,871 during the early years of their career.

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $15,593 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Sinclair Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,938 during the early year of their career.

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#6

University of Dayton

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

University of Dayton came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from UDayton accumulate an average of $21,966 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 $549. 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.After graduating from Cincinnati State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,987 during the early years of their career.

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#8

John Carroll University

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

John Carroll University ranked #8 on this year’s list.

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.After graduating from John Carroll, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,731 during the early years of their career.

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

Case Western Reserve University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $22,022 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $458 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Case Western graduates make an average of $62,001 annually.

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

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

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. During the early years of their career, UC Clermont College graduates make an average of $35,795 annually.

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

With a ranking of #11, Herzing University - Akron 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 $34,675 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $156 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Herzing Akron graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,551 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Xavier University

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

Xavier University landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Xavier accumulate an average of $24,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $589, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Xavier, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,232 during the early years of their career.

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

Ohio Northern University came in at #13 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 $25,027 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $277.After graduating from ONU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $54,915 during the early years of their career.

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#14

The University of Findlay

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

The University of Findlay landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $24,363 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $495. During the early years of their career, Findlay graduates make an average of $49,793 annually.

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#15

Wittenberg University

Springfield, Ohio
$32,950 Average Earnings

Wittenberg University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list.

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

With a ranking of #16, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $16,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Rhodes State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,621 during the early year of their career.

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

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list.

On average, students take out $21,619 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $142, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UC Blue Ash College graduates make an average of $43,652 annually.

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

Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $17,069 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Cuyahoga Community College District graduates make an average of $38,886 annually.

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

With a ranking of #19, Baldwin Wallace University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $28,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $332 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Baldwin Wallace College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,374 during the early years of their career.

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#20

University of Mount Union

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

University of Mount Union came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

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.After graduating from Mount Union, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,121 during the early years of their career.

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#21

Walsh University

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

Walsh University ranked #21 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Walsh accumulate an average of $32,434 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 $335 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Walsh, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,775 during the early years of their career.

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

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $24,329 in loans while pursuing 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. Once they receive their degree, UC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,016 during the early year of their career.

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#23

Capital University

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

Capital University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Capital accumulate an average of $31,091 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 $401 if they 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 landed the #24 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,940 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $323 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, BGSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,036 during the early year of their career.

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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.

On average, students take out $26,818 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $429. Once they receive their degree, Otterbein graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,331 during the early year 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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