by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ohio State University-Main Campus highly for physical sciences, placing at #166 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 166 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Ohio | 4 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Certificate | 20 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
This physical sciences area of study at Ohio State University-Main Campus includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 120 |
| Chemistry | 103 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 46 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ohio State University-Main Campus conferred 164 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $83,973 a year. This is above $70,261, the median for all majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ohio State University-Main Campus, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,770 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,018 | $38,958 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ohio State University-Main Campus awarded 20 certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of physical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University-Main Campus with a certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 65 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 82 |
