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. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,643 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public policy from Ohio State in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ohio State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 218 |
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