Animal Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
50
Strong Growth
48
Base Case
42
Conservative
Earnings
$39,743/yr (38% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (58% shielded)
Job Market
Large (99,000 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Animal Sciences graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $536K | $409K | $305K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 20.8x | 15.9x | 11.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 5.3x | 4.0x |
| Viable Career Paths | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 50 | 48 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$25,718
Out-of-state: $76,730
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,110
29% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Animal Sciences graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 99,000 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $87,980 | 85,500 | -1.3% | 63% |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86,350 | 800 | +4.1% | 50% |
| Animal scientists | $79,120 | 200 | +5.8% | 47% |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59,330 | 8,500 | +2.5% | 72% |
| Farm and home management educators | $58,120 | 1,100 | -2.5% | 63% |
| Agricultural technicians | $46,790 | 2,900 | +4.3% | 50% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Animal Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
This program scores 48/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 42 (conservative) to 50 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Animal Sciences?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Animal Sciences graduates retain 6 of 6 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $304,682 (conservative) to $536,072 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Animal Sciences graduates?
The career paths mapped to Animal Sciences have roughly 99,000 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Animal Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 15.9x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 11.8x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.