Nursing at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 570 nursing degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 310 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #43 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1138 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 310 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #43 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1138 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 310 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #43 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1138 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,115 |
| 2 years | $76,772 |
| 3 years | $80,590 |
| 4 years | $87,957 |
| 5 years | $94,343 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $87,957, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $26,240.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 87% women (497) and 13% men (73).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 243 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 86% were women (209) and 14% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 188 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 214 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 85% were women (182) and 15% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 145 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 48 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 90% were women (43) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Nursing program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 525 |
| Nursing Practice | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.