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 physics.
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Ohio State was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in physics from Ohio State. This makes it the #20 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $53,504. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, physics students borrow a median amount of $47,404 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 65 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ohio State, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its physics 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, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from Ohio State. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 124 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.