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Accounting and Related Services at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,856/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 29.1x earnings multiple (19.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$758K	$720K	$624K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	30.7x	29.1x	25.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	20.7x	19.6x	17.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	85	84	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (19.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,932

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,500

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,032

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Accounting and Related Services graduates start at $61,856/yr — above the $53,724 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 29.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,500 in median debt clears quickly against $61,856 in annual earnings.

At #18 of 714 nationally, this is a top-5% Accounting and Related Services program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $61,856 to $80,032 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

a smaller institution with 777 students in Chillicothe, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?

This program scores 84/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $623,899 in decade earnings vs $758,132 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Accounting and Related Services program stand out?

Ranked #18 of 714 programs nationally, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus lands in the top 5%. 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. See full methodology →