Physics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, 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 sits in Columbus, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 120 physics degrees were awarded 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.
Physics Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 257 |
Earnings for Physics Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,958 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $76,061 |
| 4 years | $93,249 |
| 5 years | $115,386 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $93,249, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $23,357.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physics graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 19% women (23) and 81% men (97).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 48 bachelor’s physics graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 15% were women (7) and 85% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 23% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 43 master’s physics degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 30% were women (13) and 70% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 29 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Physics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 119 |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Physics 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 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.