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, and more. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 115% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Ohio State. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State social sciences 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 351 |
| Political Science & Government | 289 |
| International Relations & National Security | 144 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 81 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.