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The Ohio State University

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
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The Ohio State University is a public college located in Columbus, Ohio, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Ohio State is $11,560. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $37,512. The college offers Master’s degrees in 121 different degree areas, with 14 Master’s degrees offered online. The Ohio State University enrolls 14,571 graduate students, with 30% part-time students, 16% online students, and 27% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.osu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
10,161 full-time
4,410 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,295
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:3,964
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:463
  • Online students
    16%
  • Male/Female
    42% / 58%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$11,560
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$37,512
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$865
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$723
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$865
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$2,345
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,828 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
126 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:4
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Synchronous
  • Online Asynchronous
  • Accelerated
  • Traditional Semester Timing
Affordability

Affordability

  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Writing Center
  • Tutoring
  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Advisors
  • Library
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Education
Fine Arts
Healthcare
Nursing
Social Work
Science & Technology
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
121
Online master's degrees offered
14

Online master's degrees offered

  • Agriculture: Operations & Related: 1
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 1
  • Education: 3
  • Engineering: 2
  • Health Professions: 5
  • Nursing: 1
  • Public Admin & Social Services: 2
Education

Education Overview

Ohio State offers online graduate degrees in instructional design and agricultural extension education with a thesis or capstone project option. Both degrees are offered entirely online.

Degree Options Include

Agricultural Extension Education
Learning Technologies

Fine Arts

Master of Arts in Art Education

The Art Education program at Ohio State is designed those who want to be art educators in the K-12 classroom or in other spaces. The program is cohort based and provides opportunities for students to learn from one another.

Healthcare

Healthcare Overview

At Ohio State University students can advance their careers in several areas of healthcare: information technology, public health, or by becoming a practitioner. All programs can be completed entirely online and authorized in most states.

Degree Options Include

Dental Hygiene
Healthcare Innovation
Pharmacology

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing can be completed entirely online. Students can enter the program with a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a major other than nursing. See the program page for more information.

Social Work

Master of Social Work

The Ohio State Master of Social Work program is designed for students who have earned their undergraduate degree in social work and for those interested in mental health services and rehabilitation. Students may enroll in the program full-time or part-time and complete their degree entirely online.

Science & Technology

Science & Technology Overview

Engineering, Computer Science, Data & Information technology have many applications throughout business and government. These master degrees advance students in technical skills and assessment for further career development.

Degree Options Include

Applied Clinical and Preclinical Research
Global Engineering Leadership
Plant Health Management
Welding Engineering

Contact The Ohio State University

Contact Admissions

Graduate and Professional

gpadmissions@osu.edu

614-292-9444

Main Campus

Office of Distance Education and eLearning

100 Mount Hall 1050 Carmack Road

Columbus, Ohio 43210

osuonline@osu.edu

614-292-8860

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