Business at Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
72 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
73
Optimistic
72
Base Case
67
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 #24 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 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)
$49,832
-35% 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

At $48,597/yr, Business graduates from Ohio State University-Lima Campus land near the $48,211 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $19,748 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #24 ranking out of 242 Business programs nationally puts Ohio State University-Lima Campus in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $48,597 to $65,016 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Ohio State University-Lima Campus

a compact campus enrolling 656 students in Lima, OH.

See all programs and financial aid at Ohio State University-Lima Campus →

Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
Sales managers $138,060/yr
Managers, all other $136,550/yr
View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Business at Other Schools

Other Majors at Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio State University-Lima Campus's Business program score?
A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Ohio State University-Lima Campus's Business graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →