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Ohio State University-Main Campus Reviews

Based on 164 Reviews
190 N. Oval Mall Columbus, OH
College Review
Career PreparationA-
Students and CultureA
FacilitiesA
Activities and GroupsA
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Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

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.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
4
4
Anthropology
87
8
5
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
2
Chinese Language and Literature
30
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
7
2
5
Comparative Literature
2
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
12
8
East Asian Studies
2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
12
Family Resource Management Studies, General
103
2
4
History, General
148
8
14
History, Other
4
Human Development and Family Studies, General
222
5
4
Humanities/humanistic Studies
9
4
4
International Relations and Affairs
237
International/global Studies
15
Islamic Studies
2
Jewish/judaic Studies
2
Latin American Studies
1
Linguistics
55
2
5
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
3
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
24
5
0
Philosophy
40
2
3
Political Science and Government, General
231
16
9
Psychology, General
571
25
22
Public Administration
70
83
2
Religion/religious Studies
4
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
2
12
13
Social Work
151
246
3
Sociology
127
9
5
Women's Studies
30
5
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
99
Athletic Training/trainer
19
Audiology/audiologist
155
29
14
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
24
2
Dental Clinical Sciences, General
27
3
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
37
4
Dentistry
109
Dietetics/dietitian
21
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
32
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
19
3
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management
31
Human Nutrition
126
5
0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
31
20
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
39
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
17
8
Medicine
235
Nutrition Sciences
15
3
Occupational Therapy/therapist
41
Optometry
64
Pharmacology
1
Pharmacy
111
124
Physical Therapy/therapist
56
Public Health, General
82
83
7
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
291
164
28
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
16
Veterinary Medicine
153
Veterinary Sciences/veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
26
13
Vision Science/physiological Optics
9
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/space Engineering
59
11
3
Architecture
79
31
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
68
15
12
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
9
1
Biomedical Sciences, General
16
1
21
Chemical Engineering
202
19
17
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
42
30
4
Civil Engineering, General
155
27
5
Computer Engineering, General
192
111
28
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
215
127
40
Engineering
35
Engineering, Other
33
10
4
Environmental Science
68
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
35
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
12
Industrial and Product Design
15
12
Industrial Engineering
150
13
9
Landscape Architecture
27
10
Materials Engineering
68
17
13
Mechanical Engineering
239
67
27
Natural Resources/conservation, General
28
22
4
Nuclear Engineering
7
5
Surveying Technology/surveying
0
4
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
336
83
4
Business Administration and Management, General
12
259
4
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
44
Business/commerce, General
0
Business/managerial Economics
71
Economics, General
266
18
17
Finance, General
456
40
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
80
45
0
Insurance
9
International Business/trade/commerce
36
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
207
Marketing/marketing Management, General
384
0
Operations Management and Supervision
131
Real Estate
24
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Teacher Education
11
9
5
Arabic Language and Literature
5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
6
1
6
Art Teacher Education
21
6
2
Art/art Studies, General
89
15
Chinese Language and Literature
30
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
24
Education, General
317
58
Elementary and Middle School Administration/principalship
24
Elementary Education and Teaching
51
English Language and Literature, General
230
30
14
English/language Arts Teacher Education
11
Family and Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
11
Foreign Language Teacher Education
2
French Language and Literature
27
General Studies
3
German Language and Literature
17
2
2
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
9
3
Italian Language and Literature
7
Japanese Language and Literature
26
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching
33
Korean Language and Literature
12
Middle/near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
4
3
Music Teacher Education
30
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
58
Portuguese Language and Literature
0
Russian Language and Literature
13
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
3
3
Spanish Language and Literature
84
Special Education and Teaching, General
33
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
452
9
7
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
99
Technical Teacher Education
11
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Actuarial Science
77
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science and Technology, General
16
Anatomy
8
1
Astronomy
15
3
7
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
10
3
0
Atomic/molecular Physics
1
2
Biochemistry
62
5
15
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
9
1
Biology/biological Sciences, General
373
Biophysics
5
5
Biostatistics
2
Botany/plant Biology
0
0
3
Cell/cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
0
21
Chemistry, General
56
22
27
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
22
Entomology
2
4
2
Geography
31
4
11
Geology/earth Science, General
26
6
3
Mathematics, General
135
5
17
Mathematics, Other
11
Microbiology, General
71
5
3
Molecular Genetics
61
1
4
Neuroscience
137
9
Pathology/experimental Pathology
0
Physics, General
35
21
33
Plant Pathology/phytopathology
6
7
3
Statistics, General
28
14
Zoology/animal Biology
97
5
7
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
10
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
14
Agricultural Economics
100
37
11
Agricultural Engineering
52
11
3
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
64
Animal Sciences, General
172
8
5
Dairy Science
3
Ecology
6
6
Food Science
34
14
10
Horticultural Science
15
7
Livestock Management
3
Natural Resources Management and Policy
30
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
25
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
2
Plant Sciences, General
60
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aviation/airway Management and Operations
13
Criminology
195
Law
176
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
30
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance, General
22
5
3
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
31
10
3
Film/cinema/video Studies
33
Fine and Studio Arts Management
1
8
7
Interior Design
17
Jazz/jazz Studies
5
Music History, Literature, and Theory
0
Music Performance, General
18
Music Theory and Composition
1
Music, General
7
19
17
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
2
Hotel/motel Administration/management
103
3
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Apparel and Textiles, General
86
1
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General
53
Management Information Systems, General
32
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Design and Visual Communications, General
19
Journalism
62
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Teacher Education
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Education, General
Engineering, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse

*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.

School Accreditation Information
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
Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (Ohio State University College of Dentistry General Practice Residency)
Predoctoral (Ohio State University College of Dentistry Predoctoral Internship)
Dental Hygiene (DH)
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 Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs (Ohio State University College of Optometry)
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (The Ohio State University Psychology Internship)
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 Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (College of Nursing)
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (College of Medicine)
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
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
Marketing, Class of 2010
Career Fairs, Job Board
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Agriculture, Class of 1991
Website
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004
They provide some, but I haven't been too involved with them
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Strategic Communication, Class of 2008
Internships for course credit
Rated January 2016
Alumni
music, Class of 1975
none
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2002
Advisor
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2009
Career fairs and networking events
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Juris Doctor, Class of 1985
It works with the Columbus and Ohio Bar Association to place lawyers in jobs.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
French, Class of 1975
Alumni newsletters and alumni organizations in most major cities
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Business, Class of 1990
Collaborative work
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 41 Reviews
Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010
n/a
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Agriculture, Class of 1991
Good
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004
Its a huge school so you find anything and everything
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Strategic Communication, Class of 2008
Broad. Vast. Diverse.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
music, Class of 1975
it's been so long, I am sure it has changed
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2002
Welcoming, fun, involved
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2009
Friendly, fun
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Juris Doctor, Class of 1985
We were all law students.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
French, Class of 1975
Anything and everything as enrollment is over 50,000. Suburban setting,Greek life, hundreds of student organizations, Big 10 sports.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Business, Class of 1990
Many students lack focus on their academic careers
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 41 Reviews
Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010
State of the art
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Agriculture, Class of 1991
Above Average and improving
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004
Hit and miss depending on the age.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Strategic Communication, Class of 2008
Everything you could imagine.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
music, Class of 1975
OK
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2002
Nice, clean, well lit
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2009
Modern, nice, clean. Well kept.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Juris Doctor, Class of 1985
Top notch.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
French, Class of 1975
Visited recently and they are very nice and up to date.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Business, Class of 1990
Fair. Somwhat outdated
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 41 Reviews
Alumni
Marketing, Class of 2010
tons
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS Agriculture, Class of 1991
Football
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2004
No idea, I didn't live on campus
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Strategic Communication, Class of 2008
Too many to name.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
music, Class of 1975
marching band
Rated January 2016
Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2002
There were tons, but I didn't get very involved
Rated January 2016
Alumni
English, Class of 2009
Buckeyes football
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Juris Doctor, Class of 1985
Women's Law Caucus
Rated January 2016
Alumni
French, Class of 1975
Probably Ohio State Football.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Business, Class of 1990
Football
Rated January 2016