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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Ohio State. This makes it the #38 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 73 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Of the 189 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Ohio State, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 7 |
The physical sciences program at Ohio State awarded 47 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 114 |
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 41 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,359 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,201 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 607 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 489 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 235 |
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