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Fast Facts: Ohio is routinely a ‘swing’ state in U.S. Presidential elections, which is also appropriate as Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The capital is Columbus; other major cities include Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dayton.
Ohio Careers: The 2008 U.S. Census estimated Ohio’s population at almost 11.5 million. Forbes recently ranked Ohio as the 39th “Best State for Business.”
Ohio Career Education: Ohio ranked 11th in a 2009 K-12 “Academic Achievement” study by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce.
Ohio Economy: Ohio can easily ‘wash its hands’ of a matter in being home to the largest U.S. soap factory.
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Ohio Fast Facts:
Location, Location, Location…: Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, Ohio was admitted to the Union as the 17th state. Based on area, Ohio is the 34th largest state in the nation.
Cities: Major cities include Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus.
Behind the Name: The official nickname of the state of Ohio is the “Buckeye State.”
A Closer Look: Ohio is nationally known for its status as a swing state in Presidential elections. Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, welcoming visitors since its construction in 1995.
Did You Know? Ohio is the birthplace of both the first professional baseball team and the hot dog. [Ed. Note: No wonder you can’t find a team today without a bunch of ‘hot dogs.’]
Ohio Careers and Employment:
Population: 11,485,910 (1.2% increase since 2000) - 51.2% Female, 48.8% Male (2008 U.S. Census Bureau).
Business Environment: Ranked 39th in Forbes Magazine’s “Best States for Business,” 2008.
Top Industries: In terms of paid employees, according to a 2008 U.S. Census Bureau study: (1) manufacturing; (2) health care and social assistance; (3) retail trade; (4) accommodation and food services; and (5) administrative and support and waste management and remediation services.
Taxes: Income Tax, 0.618% to 6.24% and Sales Tax, 5.5% (Federation of Tax Administrators).
Cost of Living: 93.4 in relation to the “National Average” of 100 (Federal Cost of Living Index).
Quality of Life: Ranked 36th of 50 states by CNBC, 2009.
Weather: Average Temperature (In °F) – Jan: 26.50; Apr: 49.07; July: 72.78; Oct: 52.54 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
K-12: Ranked 11th of 50 states in “Academic Achievement” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
Ohio Economics:
In General: Manufacturing serves as the most profitable industry in Ohio, but service, trade and finance careers are each important economic contributors. The jobs available in Ohio are split between the service industry (35%), wholesale and retail trade (22%), manufacturing (17%), and the finance, insurance and real estate industry (32%).
Agriculture: Ohio is one of the leading national producers of eggs, soybeans and corn.
Manufacturing: A great majority of Ohio’s manufacturing activity is within the transportation segment, as Ohio assembles automobiles and trucks and also makes parts for motor vehicles and aircrafts. Ohio also produces soaps, industrial chemicals and paints and varnishes.
Mining: Coal is the number one source of income in Ohio’s mining industry, followed by natural gas. Ohio also leads all other states in the production of building sandstone and limestone used to produce cement, chemicals, fertilizer and steel.
Did You Know? The cleanest state: Ohio serves is home to the largest soap factory in the country.
Ohio Education:
In General: Ohio offers a wide assortment of education opportunities for students, with 187 institutions of higher learning and a variety of vocational and technical schools. Many of the state’s universities are located in Ohio’s big cities like Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, while others have campuses in endearing small towns.
In the Rankings: U.S. News and World Report rankings: National Rankings – Case Western Reserve University (#41), Ohio State University, Columbia (#56), Miami University, Oxford (#66); Liberal Arts Rankings – Oberlin College (#20), Kenyon College (#32), Denison University (#53), College of Wooster (#77).
Online Education: There are a variety of accredited online universities offering degrees in the state of Ohio.
A Closer Look: Ohio State University is the oldest and largest school in the state, and it was recently designated the “flagship university” of Ohio’s state-run education system as of 2007.
Did You Know? Ohio State University is one of only four universities to win national championships in baseball, basketball and football -- unfortunately for Buckeye fans across the nation, only one (football in 2002) of these championships occurred after 1970.
Sources: In addition to specific citations noted in this “Career Information” section, supplementary source materials include: the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service; Netstate.com; Education-Portal.com; USCollegeSearch.org; and Wikipedia.com.