Child Development & Psychology at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Child Development & Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 762 child development & psychology degrees were granted at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available 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.
Child Development & Psychology Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Child Development & Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 200 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 193 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 200 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 193 |
Earnings for Child Development & Psychology Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Child Development & Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,246 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Child Development & Psychology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Psychology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 77% women (584) and 23% men (178).
Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 722 bachelor’s child development & psychology degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 77% were women (558) and 23% were men (164).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 445 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 53 |
| Black / African American | 81 |
| Asian | 53 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 43 |
| International (Nonresident) | 30 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 45%.*
Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 23 master’s child development & psychology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 32%.*
Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 17 doctoral child development & psychology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Psychology Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Child Development & Psychology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology | 762 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Psychology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Child Development & Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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.