Information Science/Studies at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

The limited sample size here demands caution, but what stands out most is the 42% earnings jump between year one and year four—this associate's program appears to serve as a genuine launching pad rather than a career endpoint. Starting at $38,000 but reaching $54,000 by year four suggests graduates are either advancing quickly or using this degree as a stepping stone to better positions.

The state context tells an interesting story: UC ranks exactly at Ohio's median for this program, yet that median falls in just the 25th percentile nationally. In other words, Ohio's Information Science associate's programs collectively underperform compared to other states. The debt load of $13,125 is perfectly manageable at a 0.35 ratio, so at least students aren't overpaying for modest starting salaries. But it's worth noting that nearby Cuyahoga Community College's graduates earn $45,000—nearly $7,000 more than UC's—raising questions about why outcomes differ so substantially across the state.

The small sample size means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year, so don't treat them as gospel. But if the trajectory holds, this program seems designed for students who plan to keep building credentials or climb an organizational ladder, not for those expecting strong immediate returns from a two-year degree alone.