by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ohio State University-Main Campus highly for physical sciences, placing at #144 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 144 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Ohio | 3 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Certificate | 20 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
This physical sciences area of study at Ohio State University-Main Campus includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 120 |
| Chemistry | 103 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 46 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ohio State University-Main Campus awarded 65 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 55 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,766 | $49,018 |
| Fees | $1,011 | $1,011 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus were White. About 42% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ohio State University-Main Campus conferred 82 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus were White. Roughly 44% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 164 |
| Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |