University of Cincinnati
- Type:
- Public
- Programs:
- 4 years or more
Cost
- Cost / year
- $33,026
- Tuition & fees
- $14,394
- Avg. aid
- $7,878
- Receiving aid
- 88%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- SAT range
- 1160–1370
- ACT range
- 24–29
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median salary
- $55,214
- 1 yr after graduation
What are the graduation rates for students at University of Cincinnati?
University of Cincinnati data for 2024-25 report a six-year graduation rate of 75% and a four-year rate of 42%. These measures describe an entering cohort of first-time, full-time students, not every undergraduate, transfer student, or graduate student.
The difference matters when estimating a personal degree timeline. A student who completes within six years but not four contributes to the six-year figure, and programs with required co-op or other structured experiences may have schedules that differ from a conventional four-year plan. UC's reported first-year retention rate is 85%, meaning that about that share of the measured first-time cohort continued into the following year. Neither retention nor graduation rates establish why individual students stay, leave, or take longer to finish.
What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Cincinnati?
Federal College Scorecard program data report earnings for some University of Cincinnati fields one year after completion. These are observed outcomes for the measured former students, not starting-salary offers or predictions for a new applicant.
Examples in the October 2026 data include median earnings of $63,504 for computer and information sciences, $60,467 for registered nursing, and $51,806 for business administration, management, and operations. The corresponding reported figure for psychology is $30,899. These examples should not be read as a ranking of majors: the available data cover particular program and credential groupings, and the people counted may differ in degree level, location, further enrollment, and work history.
College Scorecard earnings measures focus on former students who received federal aid and meet the dataset's earnings-measurement criteria. They do not capture everyone who completed a program. A one-year measure also says little about longer-term pay, graduate study, job satisfaction, or the cost of obtaining the credential.
University of Cincinnati Graduation Rate
University of Cincinnati Retention and Employment
University of Cincinnati Median Alumni Salary Over Time
Alumni Salary for University of Cincinnati Degrees
Degrees
Accounting and Related Services
$51,289Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
$67,848Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$64,156Architecture
$41,934Biology, General
$32,063Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$63,624Business Administration, Management and Operations
$51,806Chemical Engineering
$73,396Chemistry
$41,419City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
$43,408Civil Engineering
$63,928Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
$58,703Communication and Media Studies
$36,661Computer and Information Sciences, General
$63,504Computer Engineering
$72,230Construction Engineering
$66,036Criminal Justice and Corrections
$34,159Design and Applied Arts
$50,148Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$27,520Economics
$44,415Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$73,190English Language and Literature, General
$28,724Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
$64,034Finance and Financial Management Services
$52,015Fine and Studio Arts
$23,031Health and Medical Administrative Services
$57,367Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
$20,307History
$34,755Human Resources Management and Services
$41,545International Relations and National Security Studies
$16,788Journalism
$29,194Legal Support Services
$40,399Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28,968Marketing
$43,198Mathematics
$37,802Mechanical Engineering
$67,530Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
$29,377Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$41,435Music
$23,357Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$24,565Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$25,922Nutrition Sciences
$39,231Political Science and Government
$36,226Psychology, General
$30,899Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$28,023Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$60,467Social Work
$31,671Sociology
$25,665Special Education and Teaching
$37,063Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$31,433Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$33,734Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
$31,224University of Cincinnati Graduations Per Degree
BACHELOR’S Degree
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Psychology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
MASTER’S Degree
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Engineering
Psychology
Education
Visual and Performing Arts
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
DOCTOR’S Degree
Engineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Health Professions and Related Programs
Physical Sciences
Education
Psychology
English Language and Literature/Letters
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.
