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.

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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.