The most popular undergraduate major at Ohio State University is Psychology followed by Speech Communication and Rhetoric and Finance. A list of all 141 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Ohio State University graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Economics | 66 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 22 |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 22 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 23 |
| Animal Sciences | 143 |
| Food Science | 26 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 20 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other | 131 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 58 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 41 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 40 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 20 |
| Art Teacher Education | 16 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 10 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 32 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 68 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 14 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 46 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 60 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 12 |
| Chemical Engineering | 115 |
| Civil Engineering | 120 |
| Computer Engineering | 110 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 125 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 14 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 |
| Materials Engineering | 36 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 247 |
| Industrial Engineering | 83 |
| Engineering, Other | 28 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 2 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 39 |
| Comparative Literature | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 29 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 37 |
| Korean Language and Literature | 9 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 24 |
| German Language and Literature | 33 |
| Modern Greek Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 53 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 15 |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 109 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 17 |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family Resource Management Studies | 180 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 7 |
| Human Nutrition | 137 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 329 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 120 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 301 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 1 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 33 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 336 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 47 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 2 |
| Microbiology | 88 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 104 |
| Entomology | 2 |
| Molecular Genetics | 70 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 67 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 29 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 31 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 42 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 1 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 25 |
| International/Global Studies | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 61 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 15 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 133 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 60 |
| Islamic Studies | 1 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 4 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 85 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 12 |
| Landscape Architecture | 18 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Astronomy | 12 |
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 21 |
| Physics | 43 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 1 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 656 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 101 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 102 |
| Criminology | 215 |
| Economics | 247 |
| Geography | 74 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 322 |
| Political Science and Government | 354 |
| Sociology | 167 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 41 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| African-American/Black Studies | 9 |
| Women's Studies | 37 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 23 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 17 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 17 |
| Interior Design | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 41 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 38 |
| Art/Art Studies | 133 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 28 |
| Music | 14 |
| Music Performance | 20 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 7 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 146 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 41 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 26 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 92 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 43 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 22 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 18 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 33 |
| Pharmacy | 120 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 23 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 260 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 17 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 207 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 132 |
| Accounting | 360 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 56 |
| Finance | 432 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 147 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 55 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 68 |
| Management Information Systems | 39 |
| Actuarial Science | 55 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 358 |
| Real Estate | 37 |
| Insurance | 35 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 225 |
| History, Other | 1 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 493 |
| Journalism | 85 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 11 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204796 IPEDS survey data for Ohio State University.