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Ohio State University-Main Campus

⌖ Columbus, OH · 159 reportable field-and-credential outcomes

MODELED SCENARIO · Negative payoff

−$38,216 over 10 years

Modeled from observed year-5 institution earnings and the institution-wide average net price over four years.

At these assumptions, the estimated earnings premium does not recover the modeled economic investment within ten years.

11.8 yrsModeled economic break-even
−15%Modeled 10-year ROI
$66,114Observed earnings · year 5
Economic ROI includes direct price and earnings forgone during study · $45,000 comparison earnings · values held flat · see the formula
ECONOMIC INVESTMENT → PAYBACK

Estimated payoff over ten years.

The scenario counts direct price and earnings forgone upfront, then applies the reported annual earnings premium.

10-YEAR PAYOFF CURVECumulative economic payoff after graduation
−$38,216at year 10
Net gainInvestment not yet recovered
NET GAIN$0UNRECOVERED
−$249,3560
2
4
6
8
−$38,21610
Years after graduationBreak-even: 11.8 years
FEDERAL COST DATA

Four ways to read college price.

Annual college-wide figures from the current College Scorecard release. Average net price covers full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving federal aid; public-college figures use in-state students. Program tuition and individual aid offers may differ.

Published in-state tuition$13,244
Sticker price
Published out-of-state tuition$40,022
Sticker price
Average net price$17,339
Title IV student average
Cost of attendance$30,305
Tuition + living budget
PRICE SOURCECollege reported · annual amount · federal dataset
OBSERVED FEDERAL MEASURES

Cost, completion and earnings context

$17,339Average net price / year
$30,305Cost of attendance
$66,114Median earnings · year 5 after completion
87.7%Completion rate
60.6%Admission rate
45,638Student size
NATIONAL CONTEXT

How this college compares

Percentiles compare this institution with currently operating colleges that report the same federal measure.

87thEarnings percentile
90thCompletion percentile
EARNINGS PATH

Reported earnings over time

$49,087Year 1
$70,682Year 4
$66,114Year 5

Separate federal cohorts may underlie different measurement years.

PROGRAM PAYOFF SPREAD

The college average is not the whole story.

Observed earnings vary substantially by field and credential at the same institution.

1Dentistry · Master's Degree$329,2252Veterinary Medicine · Master's Degree$263,2413Dentistry · First Professional Degree$198,0714Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration · Master's Degree$160,4915Business Administration, Management and Operations · Master's Degree$139,4276Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences · Master's Degree$138,0857Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration · First Professional Degree$137,7838Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · Master's Degree$134,031

Observed year-4 earnings · compare like fields and credentials before deciding

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Annual net price
$17,809
Observed earnings · year 5
$66,114
Modeled 10-year ROI
-16%
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Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Annual net price
$16,197
Observed earnings · year 5
$66,114
Modeled 10-year ROI
-14%
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Annual net price
$14,767
Observed earnings · year 5
$66,114
Modeled 10-year ROI
-12%
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Annual net price
$16,508
Observed earnings · year 5
$63,845
Modeled 10-year ROI
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ALL REPORTABLE PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Explore exact field-and-credential outcomes

Federal fieldCredentialEarnings, year 4Federal debt
DentistryMaster's Degree$329,225Not available
Veterinary MedicineMaster's Degree$263,241Not available
DentistryFirst Professional Degree$198,071Not available
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's Degree$160,491Not available
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's Degree$139,427Not available
Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesMaster's Degree$138,085Not available
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst Professional Degree$137,783Not available
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's Degree$134,031Not available
Veterinary MedicineFirst Professional Degree$132,986Not available
PhysicsDoctoral Degree$132,984Not available
OptometryFirst Professional Degree$132,661Not available
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree$126,887Not available
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyDoctoral Degree$123,814Not available
Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree$123,731$20,247
ChemistryDoctoral Degree$123,152Not available
LawFirst Professional Degree$122,732Not available
Research and Experimental PsychologyDoctoral Degree$120,917Not available
Applied MathematicsBachelor's Degree$120,495$14,929
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$118,833$23,000
Pharmacology and ToxicologyMaster's Degree$113,921Not available
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral Degree$112,899Not available
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree$111,500$20,500
Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree$110,192$21,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's Degree$109,662Not available
Applied MathematicsMaster's Degree$107,934Not available
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree$106,932$21,875
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's Degree$104,247Not available
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's Degree$102,299Not available
MedicineFirst Professional Degree$99,404Not available
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree$99,400$22,411
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$98,851$20,500
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree$97,986$20,500
Engineering, OtherBachelor's Degree$97,144$22,000
Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree$96,843$19,500
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$96,418$20,500
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's Degree$95,359Not available
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsMaster's Degree$94,876Not available
PhysicsBachelor's Degree$94,543$23,357
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's Degree$92,999$25,853
Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree$92,821Not available
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's Degree$91,866Not available
Real EstateBachelor's Degree$91,213$19,000
Engineering PhysicsBachelor's Degree$90,938Not available
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$90,850$23,284
Public HealthMaster's Degree$90,608Not available
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$90,065$23,125
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBachelor's Degree$88,205$26,750
Education, GeneralDoctoral Degree$87,043Not available
Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree$86,084$19,500
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$85,586$23,250
Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree$85,202$23,545
ArchitectureMaster's Degree$82,952Not available
Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree$82,371$19,500
Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's Degree$81,917$24,872
MathematicsBachelor's Degree$81,909$20,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$81,795$25,163
International BusinessBachelor's Degree$81,473$27,000
MarketingBachelor's Degree$81,119$21,198
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's Degree$80,775$24,850
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree$80,315$25,000
Air TransportationBachelor's Degree$79,114$24,842
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral Degree$76,684Not available
EconomicsBachelor's Degree$75,485$23,125
Biology, GeneralDoctoral Degree$75,461Not available
Public AdministrationMaster's Degree$74,606Not available
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$74,601$22,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBachelor's Degree$73,594$21,500
City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningMaster's Degree$73,208Not available
ChemistryBachelor's Degree$71,559$25,225
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsBachelor's Degree$71,189$22,334
Plant SciencesMaster's Degree$70,911Not available
Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree$70,537$20,534
Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's Degree$70,429$22,938
Public HealthBachelor's Degree$70,369$18,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's Degree$70,191Not available
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$68,942$24,179
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree$68,688Not available
Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree$68,480$22,286
Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree$68,151$25,100
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's Degree$68,045Not available
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree$67,381$18,500
Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesBachelor's Degree$67,018$25,000
International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's Degree$66,995$20,075
Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree$66,603$20,000
English Language and Literature, GeneralDoctoral Degree$66,460Not available
Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree$66,256$22,313
Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree$66,222$20,500
ArchitectureBachelor's Degree$66,131$27,000
International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree$66,064$19,500
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree$65,972$21,500
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$65,920$25,500
Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's Degree$65,894$14,500
Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's Degree$65,828$23,250
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationBachelor's Degree$65,407$20,500
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree$65,374$19,900
Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$64,324$23,362
GeneticsBachelor's Degree$63,767$21,216
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's Degree$63,595Not available
Social WorkMaster's Degree$62,275Not available
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$62,096$23,500
Plant SciencesAssociate's Degree$61,971$11,717
MusicMaster's Degree$60,865Not available
Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree$60,678$21,887
Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree$60,363$23,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's Degree$59,984Not available
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's Degree$59,711Not available
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's Degree$59,334Not available
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree$59,072$20,029
CriminologyBachelor's Degree$58,865$21,922
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesBachelor's Degree$58,821$22,750
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's Degree$58,535Not available
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree$58,235$22,746
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree$58,119$21,438
Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$57,859$26,654
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree$57,797$19,500
MusicDoctoral Degree$57,576Not available
City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningBachelor's Degree$57,573$25,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree$57,541$23,000
Education, GeneralMaster's Degree$57,235Not available
Plant SciencesBachelor's Degree$56,812$16,105
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociate's Degree$56,234$12,000
PhilosophyBachelor's Degree$55,823$26,247
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherBachelor's Degree$54,860$22,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree$54,529$21,250
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$54,182$22,145
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree$53,381$26,000
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree$53,039$26,000
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyBachelor's Degree$52,528$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree$52,459$23,250
Agricultural and Food Products ProcessingAssociate's Degree$51,545Not available
English Language and Literature, GeneralMaster's Degree$51,416Not available
MusicBachelor's Degree$51,310$27,000
JournalismBachelor's Degree$51,280$23,346
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$50,921$23,250
Animal SciencesBachelor's Degree$50,769$23,301
Social WorkBachelor's Degree$50,596$26,970
Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree$50,565$22,500
SociologyBachelor's Degree$50,457$21,739
Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree$50,194$26,899
AnthropologyBachelor's Degree$50,055$22,834
HistoryBachelor's Degree$49,986$21,500
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's Degree$48,565$12,000
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociate's Degree$48,534$12,000
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree$48,301$23,500
Animal SciencesAssociate's Degree$47,995$12,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's Degree$47,583$14,000
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree$46,899$26,849
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree$46,527$22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree$45,969$25,432
Zoology/Animal BiologyBachelor's Degree$45,501$24,800
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's Degree$44,941$20,096
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasAssociate's Degree$44,131Not available
Educational Administration and SupervisionBachelor's Degree$42,187$23,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree$40,713$22,056
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree$37,445$25,250
Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's DegreeNot available$20,500
DanceBachelor's DegreeNot available$26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingPost-baccalaureate CertificateNot available$27,317
Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot available$18,250

Earnings, price, completion and enrollment are observed federal measures. ROI, payoff and break-even are modeled scenarios built from those measures and fixed assumptions. College payoff is not the payoff of every degree at this school; use the program table for a more precise comparison.