Ohio University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Ohio University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
34
Average class size
50%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Ohio University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
140
10-19
315
20-29
470
30-39
343
40-49
149
50-99
183
100+
82
Honors Programs
Ohio University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Ohio University's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Ohio University:
84%
First-year retention rate
50%
4-year grad rate
65%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Ohio University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Zoology/Animal Biology
-69.6
186.72
443.04
699.36
955.68
1212
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Women's Studies 8
- European Studies/Civilization 3
- Asian Studies/Civilization 3
- African-American/Black Studies 1
- Latin American Studies 1
- African Studies 1
- Area Studies, Other 0
- Latin American Studies 0
- African Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Zoology/Animal Biology 144
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 53
- Wildlife Biology 18
- Botany/Plant Biology 12
- Ecology 3
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 1
- Neuroscience 1
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 1
- Microbiology, General 0
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 192
- Finance, General 100
- Business Administration and Management, General 88
- Management Information Systems, General 54
- Management Science 47
- Accounting 44
- Management Information Systems, General 42
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 25
- Finance, General 22
- Operations Management and Supervision 17
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 17
- Management Science 15
- Customer Service Management 10
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management 9
- Business/Managerial Economics 8
- Operations Management and Supervision 6
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
- Business/Managerial Economics 4
- Actuarial Science 3
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
- Accounting 2
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 154
- Journalism 94
- Radio and Television 53
- Photojournalism 16
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 15
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 4
- Radio and Television 1
- Broadcast Journalism 1
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 38
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 19
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 120
- Secondary Education and Teaching 55
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 50
- Special Education and Teaching, General 21
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 4
- French Language Teacher Education 1
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
- German Language Teacher Education 0
- Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 50
- Applied Engineering 42
- Chemical Engineering 33
- Civil Engineering, General 33
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13
- Computer Engineering, General 11
- Industrial Engineering 11
- Engineering, Other 11
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Creative Writing 16
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 14
- English Language and Literature, General 3
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1
- Rhetoric and Composition 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 36
- Housing and Human Environments, General 23
- Apparel and Textiles, General 16
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 3
Foreign Languages
- Applied Linguistics 9
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 4
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2
- Applied Linguistics 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1212
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 61
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 61
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 61
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 47
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 46
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 19
- Dietetics/Dietitian 15
- Music Therapy/Therapist 6
- Environmental Health 5
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 2
- Athletic Training/Trainer 1
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
- Long Term Care Administration/Management 0
History
- History, General 30
- History, General 3
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 41
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 15
- Applied Mathematics, General 1
- Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business Analytics 121
- Business Analytics 49
- Geography and Environmental Studies 19
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 12
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
- Nutrition Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 11
- Environmental Studies 9
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 82
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 16
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 2
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 5
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 43
- Geology/Earth Science, General 9
- Astrophysics 5
- Physics, General 4
- Physics, General 1
- Meteorology 0
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 258
- Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 42
- Human Services, General 15
- Human Services, General 15
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 15
Social Sciences
- Sociology, General 74
- Political Science and Government, General 63
- Anthropology, General 11
- Urban Studies/Affairs 5
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 5
- Economics, General 5
- Sociology, General 4
- Political Science and Government, General 4
- Economics, General 3
- Anthropology, General 1
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 14
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 13
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 5
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 34
- Music Management 29
- Music Pedagogy 24
- Digital Arts 22
- Graphic Design 17
- Acting 17
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 11
- Dance, General 8
- Music Performance, General 7
- Art/Art Studies, General 7
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
- Musical Theatre 6
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 4
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 2
- Voice and Opera 2
- Music Performance, General 2
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
- Music Technology 1
- Music Technology 1
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
- Graphic Design 1
- Playwriting and Screenwriting 1
- Music Theory and Composition 1
- Keyboard Instruments 0
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