
Doctor of Philosophy, Consumer Sciences – Family Resource Management
Doctoral studies in consumer sciences allows you to dive deep into studying consumers and their consumption patterns and decision-making, especially related to the use of limited time and money resources. You will be immersed in research from the start of your studies at Ohio State and have faculty mentors who will help bolster your knowledge of consumer sciences.
Research areas

Consumer and family finance

Consumer health

Economics of aging

Financial wellness

Consumer policy

Family economic policy

Consumer behavior

Global consumer issues

Education choice

Labor market outcomes
Career Paths




Our graduates have a successful track record of careers with major universities and colleges, research institutes and government agencies.
Funding Options
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.

These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.

The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
Minimum Program hours: 50, post-master’s
Deadline to apply
December 1,
for funding consideration; then rolling admissions until cohort filled
Program start
Autumn Semester
Curriculum