Each ranking compares bachelor's programs in one field. A college's value score is the weighted average of four percentiles among the ranked colleges: graduate earnings, average net price, debt compared with earnings, and graduation rate. Percentiles here are 100 for the best figure in the field. How the rankings work
Computer engineering Ranked #89 of 126 for value Computer Engineering · 28 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $96,791
Ranked-college median: $109,085 Median debt $17,200
Ranked-college median: $20,500 Value score 37.8 of 100 · #3 of 8 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 16th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 74th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 56th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 11th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $16,270) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 18% of earnings
Ranked just above: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (#88) Ranked just below: Clemson University (#90) Best colleges for computer engineering
Criminal justice Ranked #93 of 379 for value Criminal Justice and Corrections · 67 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $57,319
Ranked-college median: $55,481 Median debt $19,375
Ranked-college median: $21,500 Value score 63.4 of 100 · #1 of 12 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 60th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 70th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 68th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 56th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $16,222) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 34% of earnings
Ranked just above: High Point University (#92) Ranked just below: DeSales University (#94) Best colleges for criminal justice
Electrical engineering Ranked #99 of 184 for value Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · 20 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $97,875
Ranked-college median: $99,787 Median debt $19,125
Ranked-college median: $20,732 Value score 47.2 of 100 · #2 of 8 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 37th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 72th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 60th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 16th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $16,125) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 20% of earnings
Best colleges for electrical engineering
Civil engineering Ranked #100 of 181 for value Civil Engineering · 39 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $82,547
Ranked-college median: $85,627 Median debt $17,470
Ranked-college median: $20,500 Value score 46.4 of 100 · #3 of 9 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 30th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 78th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 67th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 11th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,058) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 21% of earnings
Ranked just above: Florida Gulf Coast University (#99) Ranked just below: Marquette University (#101) Best colleges for civil engineering
Finance Ranked #130 of 330 for value Finance and Financial Management Services · 59 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $74,840
Ranked-college median: $77,916 Median debt $15,403
Ranked-college median: $19,500 Value score 54.5 of 100 · #6 of 19 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 40th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 78th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 74th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 29th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,502) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 21% of earnings
Ranked just above: University of Indianapolis (#129) Ranked just below: Sacred Heart University (#131) Best colleges for finance
Mechanical engineering Ranked #149 of 276 for value Mechanical Engineering · 135 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $87,752
Ranked-college median: $91,366 Median debt $16,642
Ranked-college median: $20,713 Value score 46 of 100 · #4 of 13 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 22th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 79th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 74th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 16th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,379) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 19% of earnings
Best colleges for mechanical engineering
Engineering Ranked #174 of 327 for value Mechanical Engineering · 135 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $87,752
Ranked-college median: $91,742 Median debt $16,642
Ranked-college median: $21,000 Value score 46.8 of 100 · #4 of 14 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 25th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 78th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 73th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 18th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,499) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 19% of earnings
Ranked just above: Binghamton University (#173) Ranked just below: James Madison University (#175) Best colleges for engineering
Marketing Ranked #193 of 354 for value Marketing · 64 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $65,857
Ranked-college median: $67,486 Median debt $22,375
Ranked-college median: $19,523 Value score 46.8 of 100 · #10 of 20 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 43th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 80th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 27th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 30th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,699) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 34% of earnings
Best colleges for marketing
Accounting Ranked #228 of 408 for value Accounting and Related Services · 51 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $73,101
Ranked-college median: $76,108 Median debt $23,062
Ranked-college median: $20,500 Value score 46 of 100 · #12 of 20 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 42th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 77th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 25th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 32th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,285) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 32% of earnings
Best colleges for accounting
Biology Ranked #232 of 680 for value Biology, General · 98 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $59,427
Ranked-college median: $58,001 Median debt $20,500
Ranked-college median: $20,717 Value score 58.9 of 100 · #7 of 25 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 58th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 78th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 56th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 33th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $18,049) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 35% of earnings
Ranked just above: Shenandoah University (#231) Ranked just below: SUNY College at Oswego (#233) Best colleges for biology
Political science Ranked #320 of 388 for value Political Science and Government · 33 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $48,987
Ranked-college median: $63,181 Median debt $15,455
Ranked-college median: $19,500 Value score 33.3 of 100 · #11 of 16 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 5th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 80th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 43th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 18th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $18,238) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 32% of earnings
Best colleges for political science
Kinesiology and exercise science Ranked #343 of 459 for value Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 32 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $46,992
Ranked-college median: $53,707 Median debt $23,000
Ranked-college median: $21,500 Value score 37 of 100 · #19 of 25 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 16th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 79th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 21th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 43th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $18,314) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 49% of earnings
Ranked just above: SUNY Brockport (#342) Ranked just below: University of Northwestern-St Paul (#344) Best colleges for kinesiology and exercise science
Business Ranked #350 of 986 for value Business Administration, Management and Operations · 114 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $68,285
Ranked-college median: $64,860 Median debt $25,750
Ranked-college median: $21,375 Value score 57.5 of 100 · #9 of 36 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 63th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 78th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 30th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 46th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $19,132) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 38% of earnings
Ranked just above: Wartburg College (#349) Ranked just below: University of Massachusetts-Boston (#351) Best colleges for business
Education Ranked #385 of 521 for value Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · 57 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $44,100
Ranked-college median: $48,822 Median debt $24,000
Ranked-college median: $21,500 Value score 36.9 of 100 · #6 of 24 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 20th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 76th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 18th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 42th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $17,201) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 54% of earnings
Best colleges for education
Psychology Ranked #535 of 814 for value Psychology, General · 83 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $47,763
Ranked-college median: $51,007 Median debt $24,500
Ranked-college median: $21,000 Value score 41.6 of 100 · #12 of 22 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 32th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 80th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 17th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 37th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $18,874) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 51% of earnings
Ranked just above: Transylvania University (#534) Ranked just below: New Jersey City University (#536) Best colleges for psychology
Nursing Ranked #546 of 686 for value Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 162 graduates
Earnings 4 yrs after $76,089
Ranked-college median: $85,171 Median debt $22,267
Ranked-college median: $20,938 Value score 34.7 of 100 · #16 of 34 in Ohio
Graduate earnings · 40% of score 11th percentile
Average net price (lower is better) · 25% of score 75th percentile
Debt compared with earnings (lower is better) · 20% of score 23th percentile
Graduation rate · 15% of score 45th percentile
Average net price $13,072 (median $18,014) · graduation rate 53.2% · debt is 29% of earnings
Ranked just above: University of New England (#545) Ranked just below: Belmont University (#547) Best colleges for nursing 
