Business School

Business School at Ashland University

Private university ยท Ashland, Ohio

  • MBA
  • Online MBA

Ashland University is a private university with graduate business programs in Ashland, Ohio. Those programs run through the Dauch College of Business and Economics. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 1,129 students, alongside 2,199 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. That puts it among the 10 of 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio directory listing an online MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Ashland in this directory - the other 17 business school options in Ohio are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Ashland University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Ashland University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Dauch College of Business and Economics may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionAshland University
Business schoolDauch College of Business and Economics
Controlprivate
LocationAshland, Ohio
Campus settingTown
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment1,129
Undergraduate enrollment2,199
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Ashland University

Details below come from Ashland University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA - One Year Online

Online MBA
$1,250 per credit
  • Length 12 months
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Online
What that price is$1,250 per credit for the MBA Global/One Year Online track; the standard-pace MBA is billed at $865 per credit instead
Estimated degree costAbout $37,500 at the resident rate for all 30 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On length12 months accelerated at 4 courses/semester, or 18 months flexible at 2 courses/semester. 13 specialization options; up to 9 credits available via prior learning for industry credentials.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $68,286 Median of 357 graduates working one year after completion -22% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $90,642 Median of 291 graduates working four years after completion +33% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $29,090 Median across 206 borrowers entering repayment About 0.43x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio business schools directory that report a figure, Ashland University ranks 16th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Ashland University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Ashland University's context.

Compare with other schools in Ohio

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Ashland University This page Ashland — MBA, Online MBA $68,286
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $92,560
Ohio State University Columbus Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $116,824
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $93,585
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Yes MBA, Online MBA $95,153
Cleveland State University Cleveland Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $75,668
Franklin University Columbus — MBA, Online MBA $73,846
John Carroll University University Heights Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $62,816
Kent State University Kent Yes MBA $75,645

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Ashland University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Ashland University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the MBA - One Year Online at Ashland University cost?

Ashland University lists $1,250 per credit for the MBA - One Year Online. $1,250 per credit for the MBA Global/One Year Online track; the standard-pace MBA is billed at $865 per credit instead. Across all 30 credits that is roughly $37,500 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA - One Year Online at Ashland University, and when does it meet?

The MBA - One Year Online takes about 12 months, requires 30 credits, and is delivered fully online. 12 months accelerated at 4 courses/semester, or 18 months flexible at 2 courses/semester. 13 specialization options; up to 9 credits available via prior learning for industry credentials.

What do graduates of Ashland University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $68,286 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Ashland University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $90,642. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Ashland University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $29,090 for business master's graduates at Ashland University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.43x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Ashland University a public or private institution?

Ashland University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Ashland, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Ashland University with other schools in Ohio?

MBA Lab lists 18 schools in its Ohio business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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