University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, Ohio · Public · 29,882 undergraduates
Of 125 programs with reported earnings, 121 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 344 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,974 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,092 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,492 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,596 |
| $110k and up | $29,616 |
| All families (average) | $25,648 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $114,994 | +$78,912 | clears the bar | $54,666 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,881 | +$36,799 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,551 | +$49,469 | clears the bar | $20,464 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,406 | +$12,324 | clears the bar | $22,813 | 1.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,501 | +$47,419 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $121,485 | +$85,403 | clears the bar | $28,722 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $126,287 | +$90,205 | clears the bar | $33,736 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,443 | +$21,361 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $54,231 | +$18,149 | clears the bar | $24,437 | 1.3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $66,674 | +$30,592 | clears the bar | $33,020 | 1.1 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $71,605 | +$35,523 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $86,331 | +$50,249 | clears the bar | $24,999 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,019 | +$10,937 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $100,975 | +$64,893 | clears the bar | $22,400 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,818 | +$20,736 | clears the bar | $21,644 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 125 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.