Astronomy & Astrophysics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy & Astrophysics, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 32 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 32 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus is $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 45% women (20) and 55% men (24).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 31 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 39% were women (12) and 61% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 1 master’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates 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 Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 5 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Astronomy & Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Astronomy & Astrophysics Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 36 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Graduates of the Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
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.