5.0
Jul 20, 2008
Current employee
Columbus, OH
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Pros
Ohio State offers the best of the traditional Research I University - Midwestern culture, consistent focus on academic excellence. The compensation when compared to peer institutions (Big 10 schools) is quite reasonable. Treatment of graduate students varies greatly by department, but I have found that the University as a whole provides numerous opportunities for graduate students to prepare themselves for future research careers.
Cons
As with any public university, the pressure of the state and federal budget on the institution is continual. There is significant concern that salaries for faculty and graduate student stipends will not be competitive with private institutions and industry.