Philosophy at Ohio State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, you may want to check out the program at 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, 29 philosophy degrees were granted at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option 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.
Philosophy Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Philosophy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 185 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 185 |
Earnings for Philosophy Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Philosophy program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,105 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 4 years | $54,954 |
| 5 years | $47,850 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Philosophy graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $54,954, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Philosophy graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $26,247.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Philosophy graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 48% women (14) and 52% men (15).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 21 bachelor’s philosophy degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 43% were women (9) and 57% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 35%.*
Philosophy Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 1 master’s philosophy degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Philosophy Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 1 doctoral philosophy degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
This Philosophy program at Ohio State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 23 |
| Applied & Professional Ethics | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Graduates of the Philosophy program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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.