Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

What are the graduation rates for students at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

Cincinnati State's reported overall graduation rate is 16% in the 2024-25 institutional data, and its reported student retention rate is 50%. These figures warrant attention, but they describe defined reporting groups rather than the eventual outcome of every student who enrolls.

Federal graduation-rate reporting commonly follows first-time, full-time students to a specified point - typically 150% of a credential's expected length. It can therefore leave out many part-time and transfer-in students and does not, by itself, count a student who transfers elsewhere as a Cincinnati State graduate. Retention concerns continued enrollment over a shorter period and measures something different from completing a credential.

Prospective students should ask their intended program about its course sequence, typical time to completion, and options if a required course is missed. Those details may be more relevant to an individual schedule than a college-wide rate alone.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

Future earnings are likely to vary considerably across Cincinnati State's programs and among individual students. A college-wide salary claim would obscure differences between occupations, further education, work experience, and local labor markets.

When comparing published earnings measures, students should check whether a figure is a median or an average, which former students are included, and how long after enrollment or completion it was measured. Earnings data can help frame a decision, but they are not a salary offer or proof that a particular credential caused the reported income. Program costs, licensing requirements, and the ability to complete the credential also belong in that comparison.