The student-faculty ratio at Ohio State University--Columbus is 19:1, and the school has 26.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Ohio State University--Columbus include: Psychology, General; Finance, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Marketing/Marketing Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
19:1
Total faculty
4,110 full time
1,572 part time
Minority
27% full time
17% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
98%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
9%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4946.9%
Classes with fewer than 20 students26.6%
50 or more26.5%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
ExpandCollapse
Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
94%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
95%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
76%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
81%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
87%
6-year graduation rate of international students
85%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
6
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
855
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
807
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
-
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
-
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Paul Flory: Nobel Prize winning Chemist, Roy Lichtenstein: Renowned American Pop Artist, Chris Wedge: Academy Award Winner and Director/Producer of films such as Ice Age, Robots and Monster Trucks
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
when applying
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Psychology, General 5%
Finance, General 5%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Food Science$50,700
Agricultural Economics & Business$46,500
Agriculture$45,600
Animal Science$40,800
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services$37,100
Architecture and Related Services
Landscape Architecture$48,200
Architecture$43,000
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$50,200
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$44,000
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$54,300
Genetics$48,200
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$45,300
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.$44,100
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$43,000
Biology$42,500
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$63,700
Management Information Systems (MIS)$61,000
Construction Management$60,500
Finance$59,200
Accounting$57,800
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations & Advertising$45,400
Communication and Media Studies$45,300
Journalism$44,200
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$62,800
Engineering
Chemical Engineering$73,000
Industrial Engineering (IE)$70,200
Materials Engineering$69,400
Electrical Engineering (EE)$69,100
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$69,000
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$45,100
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$47,400
Textile & Apparel Studies$44,800
Human Development and Related Services$33,700
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
East Asian Languages$48,500
Romance Languages$46,900
Health Professions and Related Programs
Nursing$60,200
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$47,400
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and General Studies$49,600
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics$60,600
Mathematics$57,400
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Global & International Studies$43,200
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$40,300
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Physics$67,500
Chemistry$53,400
Geological and Earth Sciences$52,800
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Economics$56,400
Geography and Cartography$50,800
Political Science and Government$45,600
Sociology$45,100
Criminology$44,200
International Relations$38,400
Anthropology$34,100
ExpandCollapse
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$49,900
Drama and Theater Arts$45,400
Film, Video and Photographic Arts$41,900
Music$39,200
Fine and Studio Arts$37,300
Majors Offered at This School
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Livestock Management
Plant Sciences, General
ExpandCollapse
Architecture and Related Services
Architecture
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Italian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Entomology
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Comparative Literature
French Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Athletic Training/Trainer
Audiology/Audiologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
History
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Dance, General
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work, Other
Youth Services/Administration
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology
International/Global Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Science, Technology and Society
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art
Air Force JROTC/ROTC
Army JROTC/ROTC
Navy/Marine Corps JROTC/ROTC
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Audiology/Audiologist
Behavioral Aspects of Health
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health and Wellness, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General
Consumer Economics
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Developmental and Child Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Personality Psychology
Psychology, General
ExpandCollapse
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian-American Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
South Asian Studies
Women's Studies
ExpandCollapse
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
Literature, Other
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Architecture and Related Services
Architecture
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Dance, General
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Health Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Leisure and Recreational Activities
Computer Games and Programming Skills
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Communications Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Engineering, General
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Technology
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Veterinary Medicine
Environment and Natural Resources
Optometry
Public Affairs
Nursing
Student participation in special study options
Distance learning86%
Internships25%
Cooperative (work-study plan) program15%
Honors program14%
Independent study13%
Student participation in special academic programs
Writing in the disciplines79%
Service learning29%
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience16%
Undergraduate research/creative projects12%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Agriculture, Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social/Behavioral Science, Technologies, Vocational Arts
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, vo-tech, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
36
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
ExpandCollapse
Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
4,542
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Sea Semester, Washington Center Program
Student exchange programs offered with
Capital University
Columbus College of Art and Design
Franklin University
Indiana University--Bloomington
Michigan State University
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
0
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Albania
Antarctica
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
ExpandCollapse
2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
12%
Consortia
Consortia
Association of American Universities
The University Innovation Alliance
Big Ten Academic Alliance
National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
