Strong return
+$400,272 over 10 years
For graduates of History at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Master's | $88,495 | — | +1,154% | Strong return |
| History | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Associate's | $47,823 | $19,838 | -33% | Poor return |
History at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Master's | $65,278 | — | +708% | Strong return |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Master's | $82,591 | — | +555% | Strong return |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Master's | $67,962 | — | +478% | Strong return |
Other majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Certificate | $352,487 | — | +4,334% | Strong return |
| Physics | Master's | $142,800 | — | +2,720% | Strong return |
| Chemistry | Master's | $124,512 | — | +2,193% | Strong return |
| Dentistry | Certificate | $312,452 | $162,749 | +1,979% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $138,573 | $39,447 | +1,808% | Strong return |
| Veterinary Medicine | Certificate | $168,320 | — | +1,678% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $109,946 | $21,076 | +1,433% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $106,752 | $19,500 | +1,378% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.