Best Associate Degree Programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Ohio State University-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$79,683
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,320
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Agricultural Mechanization.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$232,040 | $56,534 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Animal Sciences.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$13,820 | $45,051 | $29,320 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$72,000 | $42,142 | $29,320 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$192,560 | $36,114 | $29,320 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$206,420 | $35,556 | $29,320 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Agricultural Production Operations.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$225,340 | $34,475 | $29,320 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.