Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $39,971 at Ohio State University-Main Campus come in 24% above the national median of $32,297 for Philosophy programs.
At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,800 debt-to-$39,971 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #27 out of 77 programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus's Philosophy offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $39,971 to $47,850 over five years (20% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.