Mental Health Services at Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
53
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,516/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mental Health Services graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $553K | $553K | $518K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.1x | 10.1x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 53 | 53 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,984
Out-of-state: $96,456 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,549
37% growth from Year 1
About Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 18,456 students in Athens, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mental Health Services at Ohio University-Main Campus?
At 53/100, Ohio University-Main Campus's Mental Health Services program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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