Social Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,103 |
| 2 years | $37,599 |
| 3 years | $44,193 |
| 4 years | $54,298 |
| 5 years | $62,360 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $54,298, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $21,981.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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