General Education at Ohio State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, take a look at what Ohio State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 240 general education degrees were granted at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 46 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 406 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 397 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 46 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 406 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 397 |
Earnings for General Education Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,867 |
| 2 years | $50,813 |
| 3 years | $53,848 |
| 4 years | $59,452 |
| 5 years | $58,574 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Education graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $59,452, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Education graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 70% women (167) and 30% men (73).
General Education Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 163 master’s general education degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 71% were women (116) and 29% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 105 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 36%.*
General Education Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 77 doctoral general education degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 66% were women (51) and 34% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of General Education doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The General Education program at Ohio State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 240 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Education program at Ohio State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.