Program Analysis
At $42,712/yr, Plant Sciences graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus land near the $42,710 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Plant Sciences programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Plant Sciences's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $18,281 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #24 of 50 Plant Sciences programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $42,712 to $53,324 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.