Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,908 |
| 2 years | $42,276 |
| 3 years | $51,199 |
| 4 years | $60,626 |
| 5 years | $72,851 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $60,626, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $23,125.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Economics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 231 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.