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Psychology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at Ohio State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Ohio State Psychology Rankings

Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 991 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	24
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	39
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	52
Best Psychology Schools	80
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	85

Popularity of Psychology at Ohio State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 667 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 1,270 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Ohio State. This makes it the #262 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #81 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Ohio State Cost?

Ohio State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about Ohio State tuition and fees.

Ohio State Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 667 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Ohio State. About 26% were men and 74% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	63
Black or African American	62
Hispanic or Latino	28
White	417
Non-Resident Aliens	49
Other Races	48

Does Ohio State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the Ohio State psychology 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.

Ohio State Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 psychology majors earned their master's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	15
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	2

Psychology Student Diversity at Ohio State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.

Psychology Majors

Psychology 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
Child Development & Psychology	644
General Psychology	74

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michael Barera under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.