Animal Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,642/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Animal Sciences graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $521K | $518K | $482K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.1x | 10.1x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 42% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,436
Out-of-state: $153,460 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,455
50% growth from Year 1
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus's 51% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 44,617 students enrolled in Columbus, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio State University-Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$87,980/yr
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86,350/yr
Animal scientists
$79,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus's Animal Sciences program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Animal Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Animal Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Animal Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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