Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

UC-Clermont's liberal arts associate degree costs significantly more than typical programs while delivering below-average outcomes for Ohio. Graduates earn $31,462 their first year—solid compared to the national pool (79th percentile) but trailing the Ohio median of $33,847 by over $2,000. The real concern is the $20,500 debt load, which exceeds both state and national norms by substantial margins. While the 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, you're paying premium prices for middle-of-the-pack Ohio results.

The economics become clearer when you look at alternatives within the state. Marion Technical College's liberal arts graduates earn $51,927—65% more—and several Ohio University regional campuses deliver earnings above $36,000. Even accounting for different student populations (just 11% of UC-Clermont students receive Pell grants, suggesting a relatively advantaged student body), this program appears expensive relative to what it delivers in Ohio's community college landscape.

For families considering this path, understand you're financing a credential that opens doors but starts with higher debt than 95% of similar programs nationwide. If UC-Clermont offers specific transfer advantages or geographic convenience that matter to your situation, the numbers aren't disqualifying—but investigate whether nearby Ohio University campuses or Marion Tech might provide better value for the same two-year investment.