Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 31.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 31.9%
- Retention Rate
- 100.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $37,558
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 30.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $54,082 | $16,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $53,810 | $7,287 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $51,482 | $18,000 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate | $50,270 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $46,478 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $46,254 | $14,197 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate | $45,696 | $14,985 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $42,682 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $42,123 | |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $37,208 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $37,054 | $17,458 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $36,294 | $11,474 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $33,726 | $11,308 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $33,719 |
Outcomes Overview
Sinclair graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads, owing a median of $12,000 compared to national community college averages near $17,000. Monthly loan payments of $127 represent just 4% of typical graduate earnings of $37,558 after ten years. The college's strong ties to Dayton's aerospace and automotive industries help explain the impressive 88.7% employment rate. Many graduates find work at nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base or with local manufacturers like General Motors. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.32 falls well below the recommended threshold of 1.0 for manageable repayment. With low borrowing costs and solid employment outcomes in Ohio's manufacturing corridor, Sinclair delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.