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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 190 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Ohio State. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
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 | 133 |
| Chemistry | 124 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,203 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,242 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 608 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 561 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 281 |
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