by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, Ohio State came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 242 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 227 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Ohio State. This makes it the #124 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $61,423. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $40,573 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Ohio State is $408 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 242 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ohio State. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ohio State Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Ohio State make a median salary of $116,824 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 225 business administration majors earned their master's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 114 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 813 |
| Marketing | 405 |
| Accounting | 370 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 135 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 108 |
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