by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ohio State University-Main Campus as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #17 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 17 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Ohio | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 6 |
Here is each degree level available for astronomy & astrophysics at Ohio State University-Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ohio State University-Main Campus handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ohio State University-Main Campus, astronomy & astrophysics students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,018 | $38,958 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are White. About 81% of graduates fell into 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Ohio State University-Main Campus conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in planetary astronomy and science in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ohio State University-Main Campus conferred 7 certificate degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is not yet ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of astronomy & astrophysics certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics certificate degree graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University-Main Campus with a certificate in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus awarded 7 certificate completions in planetary astronomy and science recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |