Bluffton University
Bluffton, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 582 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,363 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,689 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,469 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,233 |
| $110k and up | $26,321 |
| All families (average) | $19,943 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,308 | +$21,226 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $74,947 | +$38,865 | clears the bar | $37,330 | 1 yr |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,315 | +$26,233 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,920 | +$8,838 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $41,602 | +$5,520 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,243 | +$40,161 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $55,073 | +$18,991 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $47,378 | +$11,296 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,290 | +$8,208 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,742 | +$6,660 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.