Psychology at University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

This associate's program in psychology stands out nationally—graduates earn 45% more than the typical psychology AA holder nationwide—but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these results could swing dramatically year to year. With that caveat firmly in mind, the first-year earnings of $38,019 match the Ohio median exactly, placing this program squarely in the middle of the state's offerings.

The debt load of $18,000 is higher than the national median for psychology associate's programs, but the strong first-year earnings keep the ratio at a manageable 0.47. Graduates owe roughly half what they'll earn in their first year—a reasonable threshold. However, parents should recognize that psychology associate's degrees typically serve as stepping stones to bachelor's programs rather than career endpoints, so these earnings likely reflect general employment rather than psychology-specific careers.

The unusually low Pell grant rate (11%) suggests this campus may serve a different demographic than typical community colleges, which could partially explain the strong earnings figures. Before committing, verify these numbers hold across multiple years and understand that your child will almost certainly need to continue their education to work in psychology. As a bridge to a four-year program, this looks functional, but treat the impressive national ranking with skepticism given the data limitations.