Ohio State University-Main Campus — Columbus, OH

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at Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $47,254/yr starting out — that's 58% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $18,292/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $80,447 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$29,320/yr

Starting Salary

$47,254

Finish Rate

87.7%

$29,320/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $18,292/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $11,028/yr)

4 Years Total

$117,280

Typical Debt

$19,976

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,279

What You'd Really Pay

$80,447

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

You'd earn (with degree)$472,540

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$80,447

Pays for Itself In

4.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+58%

Ahead After 10 Years

$392,093

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed21.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost7.7/20

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.