The Ohio State University - College of Engineering

What The Ohio State University - College of Engineering does

The Ohio State University College of Engineering is a public, research-intensive engineering college operating within The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 as one of the university's original seven departments and reorganized as a School of Engineering in 1882, the college serves 12,155 students (2025 record) across 14 departments spanning engineering, computer science, aviation, and architecture (the latter through the co-located Knowlton School of Architecture). It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional master's degree programs, including the newly launched online Master of Applied Aeronautics (MAA) targeting working aerospace professionals.

The college's research infrastructure includes specialized facilities such as the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC), the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) with its Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Division, the ElectroScience Laboratory for antennas and radar, and the Aerospace Research Center. Research spans AI/ML-driven autonomous manufacturing, speech and hearing technology, mobility and autonomous vehicles, quantum (via NSF's National Quantum Virtual Laboratory), biomedical engineering, and additive manufacturing — with GE Aerospace, GE Additive, and Watershed Idea Foundry donating industrial-scale metal 3D printers to support the latter.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate enrollment (including professional online master's programs); externally funded research, which reached a record $219.2M in FY25 from federal agencies (NSF, NIH, NASA, DoD) and industry sponsors; and philanthropy plus corporate engagement, including technology licensing and faculty-led startups (six companies launched in FY2024-25). Customer segments span prospective and current students, industry partners across aerospace/automotive/healthcare/technology, government and military organizations (including a new USSPACECOM Academic Engagement Enterprise membership), alumni donors, and K-12 pipeline programs with Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Battelle.

Name

The Ohio State University - College of Engineering

Legal name

The Ohio State University College of Engineering

Website

https://engineering.osu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Ohio State University College of Engineering is a top-10 nationally ranked public engineering college serving 12,155 students across 14 departments in Columbus, Ohio. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and online professional master's programs, generated $219.2M in FY25 research funding, and partners with industry leaders in aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.

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Product category

Higher Education - Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Graduate research programs
• Manufacturing research
• Professional master's degrees
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university college generating revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees, and associated educational services.
2. Research Funding: $219.2M FY25 Research Funding - highest total ever. Includes grants from federal agencies (NSF, NIH, NASA, Department of Defense), state funding, and industry sponsors.
3. Philanthropy and Donations: Donors contributed $38 million to new and existing undergraduate scholarships during Time and Change campaign. Over $1.7 million donated to CDME during the same campaign. Alumni and corporate giving programs.
4. Corporate Engagement and Licensing: Industry partnerships, technology commercialization, spinoffs, and collaborative research. 6 companies launched by faculty (FY2024-25).

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Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ohio State University College of Engineering delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering education across 14 departments, plus professional master's degrees and continuing education. It conducts externally-funded research ($219.2M in FY25) in areas such as AI, manufacturing, mobility, materials, and biomedical engineering through specialized centers including CDME, the ElectroScience Laboratory, and the Aerospace Research Center. It also licenses and commercializes faculty-developed technology and partners with industry on workforce development and recruiting.

Product overview

The Ohio State University College of Engineering offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products including undergraduate majors across 12 engineering departments (Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Education, Food Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Integrated Systems Engineering, Knowlton School of Architecture, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Aviation), graduate degree programs at master's and doctoral levels, and professional education through online degrees, certifications, and short courses. The portfolio also includes specialized research centers such as the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) with its AI-powered Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Division, ElectroScience Laboratory for antenna and radar research, and Aerospace Research Center. K-12 outreach programs extend the college's reach to future engineers. The institution's new Master of Applied Aeronautics (MAA) represents a recent product expansion targeting working aerospace professionals.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Majors Accredited undergraduate engineering degree programs across 12+ engineering departments including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Education, Food Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Integrated Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, and Knowlton School of Architecture.
• Graduate Degrees and Programs Master's, doctoral, and professional graduate degree programs spanning all engineering departments, with admissions, funding, research centers, mentoring, and professional development resources.
• Professional and Distance Education Programs Online graduate degrees, certifications, short courses, and on-site corporate programs for working professionals, including online professional master's degrees and corporate partner programs.
• Master of Applied Aeronautics (MAA) Online professional master's degree program offered through the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with three focus areas: aircraft design and performance, air breathing propulsion, and fluid dynamics. Designed for working aerospace professionals; first cohort included employees from GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, U.S. Air Force, United Airlines, Pratt & Whitney, Northrop Grumman, Steelcon, Stellantis, United Launch Alliance, and Belcan.
• ElectroScience Laboratory Short Courses Continuing education short courses in antennas, RF, and radar technology offered through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's ElectroScience Laboratory for working professionals and industry partners.
• Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) Advanced manufacturing facility providing hands-on experience for undergraduate students working on real funded projects with government and industry sponsors, featuring metal 3D printers, injection molding, foundry capabilities, and the Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Division combining AI/ML with robotics.
• Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Division at CDME New division within CDME utilizing AI and machine learning to develop and optimize novel, hybridized manufacturing processes combined with robotics. Students learn to program AI algorithms for robotic systems; projects include mobile robots, autonomous robotic path planning, and collaboration with Southwest Research Institute on autonomous spray painting of aircraft parts.
• Careers in STEM Summer Experience K-12 outreach workforce development program in partnership with Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Battelle. 200 rising sophomores from four high schools visit Ohio State campuses; includes new academies in health, engineering, and marketing/entrepreneurship.

Quantifiable outcome

• $219.2M in external research funding in FY25
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Columbus City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Partnership to develop Ohio's future workforce. 200 rising sophomores from four high schools visited Ohio State campuses for Careers in STEM Summer Experience. Includes new academies in health, engineering, and marketing/entrepreneurship.
• I Know I CancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Nonprofit organization partnering with Ohio State and Columbus City Schools for the Careers in STEM Summer Experience program. Career navigators connect students to career-based programs.
• BattellecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Partner in Columbus City Schools workforce development initiative. Battelle contributes to STEM education and future talent pipeline development.
• U.S. Space CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2026Full membership in USSPACECOM's Academic Engagement Enterprise. Collaboration focuses on workforce development for space professionals, applied research and innovation, space-focused academic partnerships, and strategic space dialogue. Ohio State will shape future workforce and increase space applied research.
• HondacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonda-Ohio State Partnership is a major strategic collaboration. Honda has donated equipment including metal 3D printers. CDME alumnus Conner Buel is now UX engineer at Honda. The partnership includes collaborative research in manufacturing and mobility.
• GE AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationDonated metal 3D printers to CDME. Students from applied aeronautics program include GE Aerospace employees. GE has been a long-term partner supporting manufacturing research and workforce development.
• GE AdditivemajorTechnology or IntegrationDonated metal 3D printers to expand CDME's additive manufacturing capabilities and train students. Partnership supports industrial-scale additive manufacturing education.
• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CDME's Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Division. CDME student Samantha Smith worked on project programming robots to autonomously spray paint aircraft parts for SwRI, leading to summer internship.
• AmgenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvested in CDME to create unique programs where undergraduate students work side-by-side with Amgen employees learning their processes. Successful program with CDME students joining the company after graduation.
• Siemens CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry partner supporting CDME student research in areas of interest. Partnership contributes to manufacturing technology development and workforce training.
• KLS MartinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership working on individualized patient care through medical device development at CDME. Supports advanced manufacturing in healthcare applications.
• Watershed Idea FoundrycoreTechnology or IntegrationDonated metal 3D printers to CDME lab, expanding capabilities in additive manufacturing and training students on industrial-scale equipment.
• Design OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit co-founded by alumnus Greg Bixler. Develops humanitarian engineering solutions like LifePump water pumps for developing countries. Ohio State students and faculty participate in Design Outreach initiatives.
• World VisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian humanitarian organization partnering with Design Outreach to deliver LifePumps on wide scale in Africa. World Vision covers shipping and installation costs, providing significant match for pump projects.
• Ohio Manufacturing InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of corporate engagement strategy. Focuses on manufacturing workforce development and industry partnerships in Ohio.
• NatünminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuatemalan nonprofit partner for humanitarian engineering service learning program. Students collaborate with Natün and local village councils on community-driven projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Large public engineering college with similar research funding scale, defense partnerships, and broad discipline coverage.
• UC Berkeley College of Engineering: Top-tier public research university engineering college with comparable AI, computing, and innovation research emphasis.
• Purdue University College of Engineering: Public, engineering-focused university with comparable scale, strong aerospace and defense partnerships, and similar land-grant research mission.
• Georgia Institute of Technology: Top-10 public engineering-focused university with comparable research scale, large engineering enrollment, and strong aerospace and industry partnerships. Closest public peer in terms of mission and output.
• Virginia Tech College of Engineering: Public, engineering-focused land-grant university with strong defense and aerospace research ties and similar applied research scale.
• University of Michigan College of Engineering: Public research university with large engineering college, comparable research funding, automotive industry partnerships, and similar mix of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering: Public research engineering college with comparable top-10 ranking, computing focus, and large research funding footprint.
• Penn State College of Engineering: Large public engineering college with similar enrollment scale, applied research portfolio, and industry engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Private benchmark for top engineering research and education; comparable in research output and corporate engagement but with substantially larger resources and different funding model.
• Stanford University School of Engineering: Private benchmark for engineering research commercialization and AI/robotics research; comparable in faculty spinout activity but functions as a private institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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