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Accounting and Related Services at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, 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 #21 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)

$23,884

3% 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

First-year earnings of $61,856 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus come in 15% above the national median of $53,724 for Accounting and Related Services programs.

With a 29.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 18% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Accounting and Related Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $61,856 far exceeding the $25,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus ranks #21 among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 29% earnings increase from $61,856 to $80,032 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

a smaller institution with 526 students in Zanesville, 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

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 84/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

At 84/100, 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 Accounting and Related Services at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

The 62% 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.

Is Ohio University-Zanesville Campus one of the best schools for Accounting and Related Services?

Among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's #21 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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