Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (The Ohio State University College of Human Ecology Dietetic Internship)
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (College of Nursing)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Predoctoral (Ohio State University College of Dentistry Predoctoral Internship)
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (General Practice Residency 12 months/Optional 2nd Year)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology- (OMP)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
- Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs (Ohio State University College of Optometry)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (The Ohio State University Psychology Internship)
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
- Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (College of Veterinary Medicine)
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (College of Medicine)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004They provide some, but I haven't been too involved with them
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Alumni
English, Class of 2009Career fairs and networking events
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Alumni
Juris Doctor, Class of 1985It works with the Columbus and Ohio Bar Association to place lawyers in jobs.
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Alumni
French, Class of 1975Alumni newsletters and alumni organizations in most major cities
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Alumni
Genetics, Class of 1985At the time I graduated, None.
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Alumni
Hospitality Management, Class of 2002It was required as part of the program to do 2 internships, in establishments that were chosen by us.
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Alumni
Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007Fisher College of Business offers endless courses and opportunities to connect with other business professionals around the world.
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Alumni
BSIWSE, Class of 1996required co-op with excellent services to find & match students to opportunities
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Alumni
Masters Business Administration, Class of 2011career fairs, speakers from industry, project opportunities
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Alumni
ms psychiatric nursing, Class of 1985A master degree in nursing allowed me to apply for high level clinical nursing positions
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Alumni
Medicine, Class of 2006None. They pretty much leave you alone to die, its terrible.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2011Career Services Offices, Academic Advising, Alumni Association mixers and networking events, Career Fair
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Alumni
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Class of 1981VERY FEW IN MY CASE.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997Honestly, I have no idea. My advisor was pretty bad. I just figured it out on my own.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986At the time I attended, the curriculum was not tailored to the real world at all.
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Alumni
Business, Class of 2008Interview prep, cohorts, clusters that allow interaction with businesses while in school working on project solutions.
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013Career counseling, job fairs, resume workshops
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Alumni
BS Operations Mgt, Class of 1992Internships real life work experience. Job Boards
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Alumni
Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013A very robust alumni association.
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Alumni
BS, Class of 1974back then it was science focused
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984Being in a metro area there are many useful internships that can help launch and build a career.
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Alumni
Actuarial Science, Class of 1997Internships, professors from the industry and clubs related to major.
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Alumni
Political Science/Pre-law, Class of 2011Internships, great counselors, tutoring, post graduation assistance.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004Its a huge school so you find anything and everything
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Alumni
music, Class of 1975it's been so long, I am sure it has changed
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Alumni
Juris Doctor, Class of 1985We were all law students.
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Alumni
French, Class of 1975Anything and everything as enrollment is over 50,000. Suburban setting,Greek life, hundreds of student organizations, Big 10 sports.
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Alumni
Business, Class of 1990Many students lack focus on their academic careers
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Alumni
Genetics, Class of 1985Hard to say as I have not been in school in 30 years.
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Alumni
ma in dance, Class of 1984Grad department was very tight knit. Supportive culture and lots of laughs
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Alumni
Hospitality Management, Class of 2002There were many different cultures, as well as many different types of students which was a good thing.
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Alumni
Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007Big football school; very open and diverse culture
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Alumni
BSIWSE, Class of 1996depends on the college. engineering was focused, but fun.
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Alumni
Masters Business Administration, Class of 2011working professionals balancing full time jobs and families with earning an MBA
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Alumni
ms psychiatric nursing, Class of 1985Fun. Helpful. Working in many groups. No computers and media available so multiple face to face meetings
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Alumni
Medicine, Class of 2006Going to school was an impersonal experience. During clinicals, we were slave labor and we paid for the privileged.
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Alumni
MS Engineering Mechanics, Class of 1987Currently, paranoid about recent leadership rashness
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2011Lots of school spirit, many smaller communities within the larger OSU umbrella, casual dress, lots of activities including partying but also many alternatives, urban environment, very diverse student and faculty
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Alumni
Allied Health, Class of 2013Typical drinking and sports centered college kid culture with some more serious students mixed in.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997I really just stayed with my group of friends and did not get involved.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986Wide diversification of culture and students at OSU
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Alumni
Business, Class of 2008Open minded, excepting, culturally diverse, hard working
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Alumni
BS Operations Mgt, Class of 1992Fun, There is something for everyone.
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Alumni
Masters in Education, Class of 1997Low income, Title 1 School Free and Reduced lunch and breakfast
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2013Mixed; Various Cultures, Races, Backgrounds
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Alumni
Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013The Ohio State community is very close knit community. The community has seemed to grow closer after graduation.
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Alumni
BS, Class of 1974two type students. Those headed for college and the ones who were not going
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Alumni
Actuarial Science, Class of 1997Very collegiate atmosphere. Good blend of activities and curriculum. There is vast opportunity to seek different programs.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004Hit and miss depending on the age.
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Alumni
English, Class of 2009Modern, nice, clean. Well kept.
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Alumni
French, Class of 1975Visited recently and they are very nice and up to date.
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Alumni
Business, Class of 1983Terrible in 1980. But we didn't know better.
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Alumni
Genetics, Class of 1985varied from old and run down to brand new in 1985!!
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Alumni
ma in dance, Class of 1984At the time, it was an older building, but we'll maintained. I have no experience with computer labs, dorms or dining halls
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Alumni
Hospitality Management, Class of 2002The dorms were not the nicest, but I know they've been upgraded since I left. The dining halls provided awful food--but that's a part of dorm life.
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Alumni
Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007Constantly updating to state of the art facilities
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Alumni
BSIWSE, Class of 1996everything upgraded after I left
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Alumni
Masters Business Administration, Class of 2011Computer labs were fine. I didn't use the other facilities because I was a part-time grad student
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Alumni
Medicine, Class of 2006Old, small, crappy. Not somewhere I would willingly spend time. I came, did my classes, left immediately.
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Alumni
MS Engineering Mechanics, Class of 1987It was 30 years ago. Some are now superior. Some remain inferior
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Alumni
Classics , Class of 2009Continuous construction. Overall good condition
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Alumni
Public Health, Class of 2014Diverse. Mostly modern. If not already updated, plans to have update in the works.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2011Eclectic mix of buildings built in the past 150 years, some very nice/new/beautiful, some very standard. Science and engineering buildings are the nicest and newest on campus. Humanities and arts buildings are borderline decrepit. Most are somewhere in between.
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Alumni
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Class of 1981STANDARD ISSUE BUT WELL WORN
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Alumni
Allied Health, Class of 2013Overall pretty modern. Usually fully functional. Well spread out across campus.
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997They were okay. Back then, had to use a Mac lab which was so bad I swore I would never touch a computer again. Clearly that did not work out.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1986Always had very good facilities
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Alumni
Business, Class of 2008Updated, business classrooms are professional spaces
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Alumni
BS Operations Mgt, Class of 1992excellent. Many choices and activities.
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Alumni
Masters in Education, Class of 1997Two computer labs Computers, ipads, netbooks in each grade
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Alumni
BS Education, Class of 1994They have everything you think you'd find at a world class institution.
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Alumni
Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013Good. The labs were good and all of the ME labs have been rebuilt since I graduated. The dorms were good, but again they have all been remodeled since I graduated. The university is doing remarkable work in remodeling and modernizing their facilities.
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Alumni
BS, Class of 1974not sure about now when I was there classrooms & science labs
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984High quality. State of the art
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Alumni
Business, Class of 1995nice and always in a state of improvement
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Alumni
Political Science/Pre-law, Class of 2011State of the art, well maintained, historical.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 41 Reviews-
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004No idea, I didn't live on campus
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Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2002There were tons, but I didn't get very involved
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Alumni
ma in dance, Class of 1984In grad school we had no time for outside activities
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Alumni
zoology, Class of 2003Graduated to long ago to know.
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Alumni
Hospitality Management, Class of 2002Most popular were the football guys. I don't know what activities were popular.
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Alumni
Management & Human Resources, Class of 2007You name it, there is probably an activity or course for it
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Alumni
ms psychiatric nursing, Class of 1985Too long ago 30 years since I was in school.
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Alumni
Medicine, Class of 2006No idea, I didn't hang out there. A lot of people were interested in the school sports teams, often the school catered to this sports mania to the detriment of actual educational opportunities for those of us there to LEARN.
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Alumni
MS Engineering Mechanics, Class of 1987OSU Marching Band, National champs in wrestling, football.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2011Football games are huge. Otherwise, there are hundreds and hundreds of activity options. You can literally get involved in almost anything - ski club, music groups, athletics (club, varsity, and intramural), residence hall activities, on-campus jobs...you name it, they have it.
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Alumni
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Class of 1981GOING TO THE FOOTBALL GAMES
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Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Class of 1997Nothing unique that I remember.
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Alumni
Business, Class of 2008Buckeyethon(dance marathon for children's hospital) business organizations, community ambassadors
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013OSU has over 1,000 student orgs
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Alumni
Masters in Education, Class of 1997Leader in Me Green Team
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Alumni
BS Education, Class of 1994We have the largest intermural program in the US.
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Alumni
Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering & MBA, Class of 2013I don't know. There was a group at the university for any interest you may have.
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Alumni
BS, Class of 1974band, choir, science clubs, sports
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Alumni
Actuarial Science, Class of 1997Clubs for my major. Activities galor for any interests.
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Alumni
Political Science/Pre-law, Class of 2011There really is something for everyone.
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