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Engineering, Other at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,734/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (29,400 openings/yr)

ROI 16.5x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 16 Engineering, Other programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering, Other graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$886K	$849K	$733K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	16.5x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.5x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	69

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 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,168

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,750

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$98,765

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $78,734/yr, edging above the $69,929 national average for Engineering, Other — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Engineering, Other programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering, Other's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,750 in median debt against $78,734 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #5 of 16 Engineering, Other programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $78,734 to $98,765 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Ohio State University-Main Campus

With a 51% acceptance rate, Ohio State University-Main Campus is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 44,617 students in Columbus, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors $109,660/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering, Other at Ohio State University-Main Campus?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Engineering, Other nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Engineering, Other careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $732,651 in decade earnings vs $885,940 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →