Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.5%
- Retention Rate
- 85.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,810
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $225/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. | Doctoral | $119,805 | $90,200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $116,456 | $50,998 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $115,262 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $94,013 | $54,666 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $84,021 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $79,284 | $33,736 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,456 | $21,083 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,965 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,890 | $24,999 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $65,131 | $89,318 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,990 | $20,750 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $64,493 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,898 | $24,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $60,131 | $42,482 |
Outcomes Overview
UC graduates enter the job market with a 96.6% employment rate and median earnings of $54,810 after ten years. The cooperative education program gives students real-world experience that employers value. Graduates typically carry $21,250 in debt, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 39%. Monthly loan payments of $225 consume about 4.9% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. Engineering and business graduates often land roles at major corporations like Procter & Gamble and General Electric, both with strong Cincinnati ties. The co-op program frequently leads to full-time job offers from host companies. Despite the large class sizes, career outcomes remain solid. UC delivers a strong return on investment for most students.