Engineering at Ohio State University-Main Campus
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Ohio State University-Main Campus sits in Columbus, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,968 |
| 2 years | $73,267 |
| 3 years | $79,900 |
| 4 years | $89,886 |
| 5 years | $96,585 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $89,886, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus is $22,440.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Ohio State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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