Genetics at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in genetics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio State University-Main Campus Compares for Genetics
All 9 colleges reporting genetics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $87,608 | $80,696 | #1 | $51,693 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $83,484 | $73,273 | #2 | $20,373 |
| 3 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $77,411 | $70,439 | #4 | $41,334 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $68,402 | $71,176 | #3 | $38,388 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $63,767 | $68,049 | #5 | $31,800 |
| 6 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $61,751 | $62,783 | #6 | $31,519 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $55,404 | $58,417 | #8 | $26,713 |
| 8 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $55,319 | $59,365 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $55,037 | $57,892 | #9 | $33,330 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus genetics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,800 one year after graduating and $63,767 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for genetics?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for genetics graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is genetics at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for genetics ($66,076), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,182.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.