Overview

Education

The Ohio State University Department of Sociology is nationally acclaimed in terms of faculty research and graduate and undergraduate programs. Our Ph.D. program is ranked 17th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report (2017).

Our undergraduate program is one of the largest on campus, with about 1,000 Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, and Public Health Sociology majors. Our faculty members have research expertise in diverse areas with strengths in stratification and inequality, community and urban sociology, criminology, population and health, education, family, occupations and work and political sociology.

Among 118 National Research Council-ranked sociology programs nationwide, we are in the top 10 percent in terms of publications per faculty and percent of faculty with grants. The Sociology program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Community and Urban Studies
Criminology
Education
Family
Work and Organizations
Political Sociology
Social Movements

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3
GRE®: Required
GMAT: Required

English requirements

TOEFL® iBT: 79
IELTS: 7

General requirements

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Academic writing sample
Statement of purpose (2 pages maximum)
Three (3) letters of recommendation
English-language proficiency scores
Transcripts

Key information

Duration: Full-time, 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027; Apply before Nov 2026
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Columbus, United States
Disciplines: Sociology

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
Domestic (In-State): 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)

Living costs

Columbus, United States: 1,320-2,134 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding / Scholarships

PhD scholarship opportunities for Sociology are available through the university and independent providers.

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