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The Ohio State University reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(5,663 total reviews)
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Kristina M. Johnson

76% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

The Ohio State University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,663 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The The Ohio State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.8 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Apr 10, 2026

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Pros

Financial support through stipend and tuition coverage Note: Helps make graduate study more manageable. Strong hands-on research experience Note: Builds technical skills and supports publication and thesis progress. Professional growth and networking opportunities Note: Helps develop academic and career connections.

Cons

High workload and time pressure Note: Balancing research, coursework, and deadlines can be demanding. Lower pay compared to industry roles Note: Financial support is helpful, but income is still limited. Research progress can be uncertain Note: Experiments and simulations may take time and not always give expected results.

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