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499
students enrolled
104
degrees and certificates a year
31%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$26,337
average net price a year
Tuition $37,978
$39,303
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$49,351
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 29% | 30 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 19% | 20 |
| Education | 15% | 16 |
| Security & protective services | 9% | 9 |
| Visual & performing arts | 6% | 6 |
AI and data programs
Defiance College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Defiance College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Defiance County, where the college is.
54
open professional jobs
9
entry level
2%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Defiance County
2026-09 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier
$73,615
median household income
Defiance County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, security & protective services, which lead to finance (3 open), sales (15 open), operations (7 open), human resources (1 open), strategy (1 open).
Hiring most: Vertiv Holdings (24), Builders FirstSource (2), GPAC (2), Wieland Rolled Products North America (2), Attindas Hygiene Partners (1), Attindas Hygiene Partners Group (1), Bickford Senior Living (1), Bon Secours Mercy Health (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (18), Sales (15), Operations (7), Finance (3), Clinical (1), Data & Analytics (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc..
- OhioMeansJobs Defiance CountyDefiance · 419-784-3777 · Monday-Thursday 7:00am -4:30pm Friday: CLOSED
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Common questions
- How big is Defiance College?
- Defiance College enrolls about 499 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Defiance, Ohio. It awards about 104 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Defiance College?
- 31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Defiance College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,303 six years after entry and $49,351 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Defiance College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Defiance College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Defiance College?
- 54 open professional jobs are listed in Defiance County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Vertiv Holdings has the most openings.
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