City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

University of Cincinnati's urban planning program outperforms both Ohio and national benchmarks, though you should note the small sample size means these figures could shift year to year. With graduates earning $46,122 their first year out—about $4,600 above the Ohio median and $2,000 above the national average—this program ranks in the 60th percentile statewide. Among Ohio's three urban planning programs, Cincinnati leads in first-year earnings, topping even Ohio State's program by over $4,000.

The debt picture is reasonable: $25,464 puts graduates at a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning they owe roughly half their first-year salary. This aligns closely with national norms for the field, sitting near the middle of the national debt distribution. For an accessible public university (88% admission rate), these outcomes suggest solid career preparation without excessive borrowing.

The caveat matters here—with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, one exceptional or struggling cohort could significantly skew these numbers. Still, the combination of above-average earnings, manageable debt, and Cincinnati's standing as Ohio's top program for this degree makes it a defensible choice for students committed to urban planning careers. Just recognize you're looking at a snapshot that may not fully represent typical outcomes.