Physical Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what Ohio State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available 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.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #309 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #309 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,598 |
| 2 years | $47,280 |
| 3 years | $69,580 |
| 4 years | $83,973 |
| 5 years | $87,361 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $83,973, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $23,770.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Ohio State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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