Is Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Columbus, Ohio (large city), part of the Ohio State University system. It awarded 16,503 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in finance, experimental psychology and marketing management.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is part of Ohio State University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Ohio State University-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$49,087
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,682
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,409
Average net price
$17,339
Completion rate
88%
Completions (2024)
16,503
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
45,638
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $41,232 | $62,096 | 571 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $65,181 | $97,986 | 544 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,524 | $62,275 | 543 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,276 | $54,182 | 479 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $56,465 | $81,119 | 474 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $62,399 | $90,850 | 345 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $100,925 | $109,662 | 340 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,175 | $81,795 | 339 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $83,342 | $123,731 | 324 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,356 | $64,324 | 305 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $61,423 | $85,586 | 284 |
| Law | First professional | $77,868 | $122,732 | 278 |
| Medicine | First professional | $64,952 | $99,404 | 275 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,977 | $65,972 | 274 |
| Education, General | Master's | $48,780 | $57,235 | 263 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 893 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 683 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 537 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 489 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | Bachelor's | 484 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 433 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 416 |
| Social Work | Master's | 338 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 316 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 297 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 17% | 34,130 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15% | 30,162 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 28,817 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 14,818 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 13,435 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 13,325 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 10,271 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 9,888 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ohio State University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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