History at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

With a small sample size under 30 graduates, these numbers need careful interpretation, but UC's History program appears to outperform most Ohio competitors while landing right at the national median. At $31,217 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $4,300 more than the typical Ohio history major—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. The $23,756 in debt is notably lower than both the state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.76 that's manageable compared to many liberal arts degrees.

The real question is trajectory. History majors typically need graduate school or a clear career path (education, law, archives, business) to see earnings growth, and first-year numbers don't tell that story. UC's relatively open admissions (88%) and accessible price point make the debt load reasonable, but your child should have concrete plans beyond the bachelor's degree. The program's performance relative to Ohio peers like Akron and Miami suggests quality, though all these schools cluster in the low-30s range.

For a motivated student with specific career goals that leverage a history degree, the combination of below-average debt and above-Ohio-average earnings provides a decent foundation. But the small sample means one or two high earners could skew these figures significantly—this isn't a program with the data volume to draw firm conclusions about typical outcomes.