Accounting at Sinclair Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Accounting associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (57 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Community College | $35,703* | $42,935 | $18,516* | — |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | $44,532* | $46,606 | $15,931* | 0.36 |
| Stark State College | $38,671* | $35,917 | $19,455* | 0.50 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | $36,958* | $38,715 | $26,291* | 0.71 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $35,703* | $49,894 | $18,516* | 0.52 |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield | $34,785* | $36,239 | $32,361* | 0.93 |
| National Median | $37,000* | — | $19,354* | 0.52 |
Other Accounting Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland | $3,736 | $44,532 | $15,931 |
| Stark State College North Canton | $4,670 | $38,671 | $19,455 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Parma | $19,542 | $36,958 | $26,291 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | $5,400 | $35,703 | $18,516 |
| Ohio Business College-Sheffield Sheffield Village | $9,385 | $34,785 | $32,361 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Sinclair Community College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.