Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $43,393 at Ohio State University-Main Campus come in 17% above the national median of $37,172 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.
At 9.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.
With first-year pay of $43,393 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ranked #119 out of 424 programs, Ohio State University-Main Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $43,393 to $49,273 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.