Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 499 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,196 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,105 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,884 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,554 |
| $110k and up | $26,637 |
| All families (average) | $26,337 |
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 | Master's Degree | $54,612 | +$18,530 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,536 | +$10,454 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $39,980 | +$3,898 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 6.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $54,633 | +$18,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,745 | +$14,663 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $29,443 | -$6,639 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $39,194 | +$3,112 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 8.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 31% 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.