Business Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Managerial Economics
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
71
Optimistic
69
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings
$61,979/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (53% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)
ROI
13.9x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Economics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $749K | $717K | $629K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.6x | 13.9x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.7x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 66% | 58% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 71 | 69 | 66 |
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 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$82,890
34% growth from Year 1
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 44,617 students in Columbus, OH.
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Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
Economists
$115,440/yr
Financial risk specialists
$106,000/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
A score of 69/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business Economics field.
Will AI replace Business Economics careers?
With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $629,216 in decade earnings vs $749,400 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Ohio State University-Main Campus's Business Economics program stand out?
Ranked #13 of 81 programs nationally, Ohio State University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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