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Ohio · Public · Predominantly bachelor's

Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio. 29,094 undergraduate students. 474 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 201885 · OPEID 003125 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

Earnings, completion, debt, and enrollment anomalies at Cincinnati

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING WORSE+11%

In-state tuition

In-state tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose 11% between 2021 and 2024 ($12.6k → $14.0k).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (1.7% → 0.0%).

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER+11%

100%-time completion

100%-time completion at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus rose 11% between 2021 and 2024 (38.1% → 42.2%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

Cincinnati earnings, debt, and completion vs. the Ohio median

Each tile compares this institution to the Ohio median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$54,810+13% · 6→10y
Ohio median $41,039
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$48,310
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
71.5%+12% · '97→'09
Ohio median 62.5%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$12,000+305% · '97→'20
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
29,094+50% · '96→'24
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
85.7%+11% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
87.7%+4% · '01→'24
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$13,570+162% · '00→'24
out-of-state $30,582
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How Cincinnati earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings at Cincinnati

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

2.9%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $12,000 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $54,810 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Cincinnati enrollment, completion, and debt over time

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–202429,882
29,88217,24319962024
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 1997–200945.7%
46%37%19972009
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2020$21,250
$22,942$4,61519972020
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 100% · 1997→2024+240%

Cincinnati · completion · 100% rose

12.4% → 42.2%

RETENTION · 2004→2024+11%

Cincinnati · retention rose

77.0% → 85.4%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2024+50%

Cincinnati · undergrad enrollment rose

19,898 → 29,882

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+162%

Cincinnati · in-state tuition rose

$5,337 → $13,976

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+115%

Cincinnati · out-of-state tuition rose

$13,614 → $29,310

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2020+305%

Cincinnati · median debt rose

$5,250 → $21,250

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Cincinnati · cohort default rate fell

8.9% → 0.0%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_10YR · 2007→2020+31%

Cincinnati · earnings_median_10yr rose

$42,000 → $54,810

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+35%

Cincinnati · earnings_median_8yr rose

$38,800 → $52,188

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_6YR · 2003→2020+38%

Cincinnati · earnings_median_6yr rose

$35,000 → $48,310

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Cincinnati programs ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationCIP 5120 · Doctoral Degree$134,1494 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Graduate/Professional Certificate$120,451198 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Master's Degree$115,383576 gradsMechanical EngineeringCIP 1419 · Master's Degree$114,63390 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Master's Degree$107,833285 gradsAerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringCIP 1402 · Master's Degree$105,85318 gradsEngineering, GeneralCIP 1401 · Bachelor's Degree$100,209—Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringCIP 1410 · Bachelor's Degree$94,336142 gradsChemical EngineeringCIP 1407 · Bachelor's Degree$92,906106 gradsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCIP 1101 · Bachelor's Degree$91,341158 gradsMechanical EngineeringCIP 1419 · Bachelor's Degree$90,998233 gradsAccounting and Related ServicesCIP 5203 · Master's Degree$90,99341 gradsInformation Science/StudiesCIP 1104 · Bachelor's Degree$88,568—Civil EngineeringCIP 1408 · Bachelor's Degree$88,04176 gradsAerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringCIP 1402 · Bachelor's Degree$86,63373 gradsLawCIP 2201 · First Professional Degree$85,863126 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCIP 4228 · Post-baccalaureate Certificate$85,589—Biomedical/Medical EngineeringCIP 1405 · Bachelor's Degree$85,43265 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCIP 5202 · Bachelor's Degree$83,673192 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesCIP 5107 · Master's Degree$83,43362 gradsFinance and Financial Management ServicesCIP 5208 · Bachelor's Degree$80,523281 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsCIP 5123 · Doctoral Degree$78,304—Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCIP 5109 · Bachelor's Degree$78,07663 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCIP 5138 · Associate's Degree$77,091—
Showing top 24 of 74 ranked programs.474 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

74 Cincinnati programs with earnings, grouped by field

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES · CIP 10

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's Degree$42,759—

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$91,341158 gradsInformation Science/StudiesAssociate's Degree$62,577—Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree$88,568—

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree$47,072217 gradsCurriculum and InstructionMaster's Degree$70,98268 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's Degree$38,15547 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's Degree$48,22928 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree$47,92421 grads

ENGINEERING · CIP 14

Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$90,998233 gradsElectrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree$94,336142 gradsChemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$92,906106 gradsMechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree$114,63390 gradsCivil EngineeringBachelor's Degree$88,04176 gradsAerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$86,63373 gradsBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree$85,43265 gradsAerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringMaster's Degree$105,85318 gradsEngineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree$100,209—

LEGAL PROFESSIONS · CIP 22

LawFirst Professional Degree$85,863126 gradsLegal Support ServicesBachelor's Degree$52,04617 grads

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE · CIP 23

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's Degree$55,45954 grads

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's Degree$34,003—

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES · CIP 26

Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$64,065250 gradsNeurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree$65,724109 grads

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES · CIP 30

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree$57,856138 gradsNutrition SciencesBachelor's Degree$59,0690 grads

PARKS, RECREATION & FITNESS · CIP 31

Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree$43,99787 grads

PHYSICAL SCIENCES · CIP 40

ChemistryBachelor's Degree$67,75841 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$48,595254 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's Degree$66,268198 gradsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyPost-baccalaureate Certificate$85,589—

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree$49,934194 gradsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's Degree$66,456111 gradsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's Degree$55,844—

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SOCIAL SERVICES · CIP 44

Social WorkMaster's Degree$58,20463 gradsSocial WorkBachelor's Degree$46,24059 grads

SOCIAL SCIENCES · CIP 45

Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree$60,89478 grads

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS · CIP 50

Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree$69,447235 gradsMusicMaster's Degree$35,957133 gradsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree$35,50970 gradsMusicBachelor's Degree$32,17368 gradsFine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree$40,40763 grads

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's Degree$115,383576 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$76,330379 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate/Professional Certificate$120,451198 gradsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$75,664169 gradsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree$73,440105 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's Degree$50,705100 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree$78,07663 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's Degree$83,43362 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree$75,91760 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree$57,98647 gradsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's Degree$44,52226 gradsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral Degree$134,1494 gradsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's Degree$58,890—Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's Degree$49,575—Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's Degree$43,512—Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's Degree$62,939—Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral Degree$78,304—Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's Degree$77,091—

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

MarketingBachelor's Degree$67,864442 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's Degree$107,833285 gradsFinance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree$80,523281 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$83,673192 gradsAccounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$74,355183 gradsHuman Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree$58,68281 gradsAccounting and Related ServicesMaster's Degree$90,99341 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's Degree$47,071—

AGRICULTURE · CIP 01

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's Degree$40,698—

NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION · CIP 03

Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree$41,02649 grads

ARCHITECTURE · CIP 04

ArchitectureBachelor's Degree$63,64496 gradsArchitectureMaster's Degree$75,2382 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$52,971253 gradsRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree$58,78486 grads
FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Cincinnati

Pick a program. Cost from Scorecard net price by family income; earnings from Treasury 5-year-post-completion median, projected forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve. The selection-bias toggle applies the Dale-Krueger shrinkage. Outcomes illustration, not a forecast — see methodology.

Shrinks the earnings premium toward the matched-applicant mean. STEM <15%, business ~40%, arts & education ~60%.

NET PRESENT VALUE
$1,151,062
Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%
BREAKEVEN
Year 8
First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero
graduationbreakeven · year 8year 0year 39
Cost per year
$20,607
HS-only baseline · OH
$36,400
Years to complete
6
CIP family
51

Outcomes illustration · not a forecast. Projects observed Scorecard earnings forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve under your assumptions. See methodology for the math.

SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Institutions similar to Cincinnati in Ohio

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

COLUMBUS$60.4k

Ohio State

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 88% completion
KENT$45.4k

Kent State University at Kent

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 65% completion
ATHENS$52.6k

Ohio University-Main Campus

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 66% completion
OXFORD$55.1k

Miami University-Oxford

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 82% completion
BOWLING GREEN$47.9k

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 63% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Cincinnati graduates earn $X” — not “Cincinnati makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Cincinnati caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →