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Business/Commerce, General at Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,597/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$590K	$582K	$529K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	15.8x	14.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,848

Out-of-state: $138,872 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,048

-79% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,748

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,016

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus's Business/Commerce, General program produces graduates earning $48,597/yr — within striking distance of the $48,211 national average for this field.

With a 15.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business/Commerce, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,748 in median debt clears quickly against $48,597 in annual earnings.

At #25 of 242 programs, this Business/Commerce, General program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 34% earnings increase from $48,597 to $65,016 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus?

At 72/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business/Commerce, General at Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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