Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, Ohio · Public · 45,638 undergraduates
Of 161 programs with reported earnings, 159 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 250 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,885 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,751 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,807 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,461 |
| $110k and up | $27,359 |
| All families (average) | $17,339 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $97,986 | +$61,904 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $62,096 | +$26,014 | clears the bar | $19,822 | 0.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $62,275 | +$26,193 | clears the bar | $38,169 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,324 | +$28,242 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,594 | +$37,512 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,119 | +$45,037 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $123,731 | +$87,649 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $90,850 | +$54,768 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $75,485 | +$39,403 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,795 | +$45,713 | clears the bar | $18,622 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $65,972 | +$29,890 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $109,662 | +$73,580 | clears the bar | $49,134 | 0.7 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $68,480 | +$32,398 | clears the bar | $21,134 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $85,586 | +$49,504 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $139,427 | +$103,345 | clears the bar | $48,030 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 161 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 88% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.