Miami University-Hamilton
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $55,400 within 10 years.
About This School
Miami University-Hamilton is a public institution located in Hamilton, Ohio with approximately 2,043 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,286 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $55,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who need an affordable, close-to-home starting point — particularly those who are still figuring out their direction or who need to balance college with work or family responsibilities. At $11,286 per year in average net cost, it's one of the more accessible options in Ohio, and a median salary of $55,400 ten years out suggests graduates do find their footing financially. That said, the numbers here deserve a hard look: a 25% graduation rate and a 53% freshman retention rate mean most students who start here don't finish here, which is a significant red flag worth understanding before enrolling. This isn't necessarily a reason to rule it out, but it does mean you should ask directly what support systems exist for students who are struggling academically or personally. If you're considering this campus, treat it as a strategic stepping stone — go in with a clear plan, connect with an advisor in your first week, and know what your transfer or completion path looks like from day one.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Miami University-Hamilton graduates earn most above the national rate in Marketing ($86,919 vs $69,303 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,451 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 86 | $77,451 | $88,910 | −$11,459 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 84 | $67,193 | $61,027 | +$6,166 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 42 | $89,862 | $80,526 | +$9,336 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 36 | $51,919 | $53,072 | −$1,153 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | $46,269 | $48,590 | −$2,321 |
| Psychology, General | 21 | $58,255 | $50,706 | +$7,549 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | $57,868 | $55,378 | +$2,490 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | $94,001 | $92,374 | +$1,627 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 13 | $55,919 | $56,359 | −$440 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | $79,710 | $63,560 | +$16,150 |
| Biology, General | 9 | $72,037 | $57,214 | +$14,823 |
| Marketing | 2 | $86,919 | $69,303 | +$17,616 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,043 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miami University-Hamilton cost?
The average net price at Miami University-Hamilton is about $11,286 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton?
Miami University-Hamilton has a graduation rate of 25%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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