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    Master of Science in Consumer Sciences

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    Columbus, USMSIn-person2 years
    $85,480.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Columbus, US. Tuition is $85,480.

    About the program

    Covers research methodology, theories and models in consumer sciences, behavior of households, families and consumers in the market, and the global consumer marketplace. Offered in concentrations: Fashion and Retail Studies, Hospitality Management, Family Resource Management.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Autumn 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE or GMAT required (no minimum score stated)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GRE or GMAT required (no minimum score stated)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 iBT (university minimum; program-specific not stated)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall (university minimum; program-specific not stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,752.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $85,480 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus take to complete?
    Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Science in Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University-Main Campus: 12 months OPT (US)