Physical Sciences at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio 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 | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #378 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #378 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio 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 | $38,876 |
| 2 years | $39,072 |
| 3 years | $47,429 |
| 4 years | $55,606 |
| 5 years | $71,665 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $55,606, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at $22,626.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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