Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

University of Cincinnati's electrical engineering graduates earn $80,045 in their first year—outpacing the state median by over $10,000 and placing them among the top three programs in Ohio. With debt of just $27,000, the typical graduate owes barely four months of their starting salary, creating immediate financial flexibility that many engineering programs can't match. The 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio ranks in the 25th percentile nationally, meaning this program saddles students with less debt than three-quarters of comparable programs.

The $85,592 median at year four shows steady progression, though Cincinnati's real advantage lies in that combination of strong starting pay and manageable debt rather than explosive salary growth. Among Ohio's 20 electrical engineering programs, this lands in the 60th percentile—competitive but not dominant. Still, when you're clearing $80,000 right out of college with minimal debt burden, the difference between 60th and 80th percentile matters less than the fundamentals.

For Ohio families, this represents solid value at an accessible institution. The 88% admission rate means most qualified applicants get in, and you're getting outcomes that rival more selective programs like Ohio State while keeping debt in check. The numbers work whether your child stays in-state or pursues opportunities elsewhere.