by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Economics Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 306 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 288 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in economics from Ohio State. This makes it the #36 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $50,209. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, economics students borrow a median amount of $40,258 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Ohio State is $289 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Ohio State tuition and fees.
The economics program at Ohio State awarded 306 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 114 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State economics 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.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Ohio State make a median salary of $71,107. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of economics master's degrees went to men and 47% went to 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 289 |
| International Relations & National Security | 144 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 81 |
| Geography & Cartography | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.