Ohio State University-Main Campus — Columbus, OH

Public Administration

at Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $34,336/yr starting out — that's 14% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 17.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $17,339/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $76,635 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$30,305/yr

Starting Salary

$34,336

Finish Rate

87.7%

Household Income

$30,305/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $17,339/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,966/yr)

4 Years Total

$121,220

Typical Debt

$19,976

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,279

What You'd Really Pay

$76,635

That's about $227/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$343,360

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$76,635

Pays for Itself In

17.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+14%

Ahead After 10 Years

$266,725

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost39.5/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed3.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost1.9/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.2/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.