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Agricultural Public Services at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,043/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Medium (12,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 10 Agricultural Public Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Public Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$528K	$524K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.8x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	40%	36%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,870

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,043 track close to the $42,389 national median for Agricultural Public Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 12.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Public Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $15,000 in median debt against $41,043 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #4 ranking among 10 Agricultural Public Services programs places Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 34% earnings increase from $41,043 to $54,870 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 20,814 students in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

News analysts, reporters, and journalists $60,280/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

Audio and video technicians $54,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Public Services at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Agricultural Public Services programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Public Services at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

The 49% 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.

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