Ohio State: A National Leader in Graduate Study
Ohio State is more than college gameday, fraternity parties and tailgates. The Midwest flagship is home to some of the nation's top graduate programs and provides strong outcomes for students across a wide variety of disciplines.
Academic Scope & Unmatched Opportunities
The Ohio State University (OSU) offers students an enormous range of academics. With 289 graduate degrees, Buckeyes can study anything from business to engineering to even entomology — the study of bugs.
Buckeyes Span the Strata
Of the nearly 11,500 graduate students enrolled at OSU in 2025, more than 2,500 (22%) came from abroad, while 27% of survey respondents were first-generation college students. Meanwhile, the Fisher College of Business reported that 40% of its 2025 graduate class were Double or even Triple Buckeyes.
Nationally Recognized Programs
OSU has several nationally ranked graduate programs that deliver outstanding placement and hands-on professional preparation:
Moritz College of Law
Ohio State’s Law school ranks 30th in the nation with a competitive median LSAT and undergraduate GPA of 168 and 3.9 respectively. 30% of its 2024 class secured prestigious positions in Big Law or federal clerkships.
College of Pharmacy
The college is ranked #4 in the nation for 2025 and has sustained a top-5 ranking for a full decade. 96% of graduates successfully matched with their top choice residency program.
Nuclear Engineering Program
Ranked #15 in the nation, Ohio State provides students direct access to conduct experimental research on the university's operating nuclear reactor rather than relying purely on simulations.
Increased Investment in Research
Ohio State’s commitment to research not only gives graduate students excellent opportunities to explore their passions but also translates their work into real-world problem solving. OSU is home to several world-class facilities including one of America's largest microscopy centers, multiple supercomputers, and its own nuclear reactor.
Ohio State Research Spending Growth
Fiscal Year R&D Expenditures (in Billions / Millions) · 2016–2025
Competitive Tuition and Aid
Ohio State offers significant funding opportunities through its competitive Graduate Associateship (GA) program, shielding graduate students from excessive educational debt.
$26,073+ Minimum Stipend
In 2026, a 50% Graduate Associateship appointment includes a minimum $26,073 nine-month living stipend, providing dependable financial support throughout the academic year.
Full Tuition & Fee Authorization
Eligible associates receive 100% tuition and fee authorization covered directly by the university, eliminating the primary cost driver of graduate school.
Subsidized Health Insurance
Graduate associates qualify for university-subsidized comprehensive health insurance, ensuring medical coverage and wellbeing while completing intensive degrees.
Outside the Classroom
Ohio State provides more than just top-notch academics for its graduate students, blending midwestern affordability with major metropolitan career pipelines.
A Degree That Opens Doors
The state of Ohio is home to 28 Fortune 500 companies (including Cardinal Health, Nationwide, Progressive, and Kroger), many of which aggressively recruit new talent from its flagship university.
Gateway to the Midwest
Columbus's centrality to major midwestern economic centers places OSU graduate students in a unique position to take advantage of high-growth tech, healthcare, and finance sectors in the region.
Cosmopolitan Columbus
A vibrant city of 1 million residents, Columbus offers students thriving nightlife, culinary culture, entertainment, and historic neighborhoods while retaining trademark midwestern charm.
Game Day Atmosphere
The Buckeyes field one of college football's elite programs, bringing over 100,000 passionate fans into legendary Ohio Stadium ('The Horseshoe') every Saturday in the fall.
The Buckeye Bottom Line
"OSU combines world-class research opportunities, nationally ranked programs, and excellent career development that contribute to a premier graduate experience."
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