Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

With only a handful of graduates in this data, the numbers are too unstable to draw firm conclusions—but what we can see is troubling. At $33,745 in first-year earnings, UC's Liberal Arts program lags significantly behind other Ohio schools, landing in just the 25th percentile statewide. That means three-quarters of similar programs in Ohio produce better outcomes, including Ohio State ($43,393), Xavier ($47,064), and even regional Kent State campuses that clear $41,000. The gap between UC's outcomes and the Ohio median of $40,556 represents nearly $7,000 in lost annual income—a substantial difference that compounds over time.

The debt load itself is modest at $21,067, well below both state and national medians. But even manageable debt becomes harder to service when earnings trail this far behind. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 is reasonable in isolation, yet it masks the fundamental issue: graduates are starting their careers earning less than peers at neighboring institutions. Given UC's 88% admission rate and solid SAT scores, the academic profile of entering students doesn't explain these weaker outcomes.

If you're considering this program, treat these numbers as a yellow flag requiring investigation. The small sample means outcomes could vary significantly year to year, but the pattern of underperformance relative to other Ohio schools deserves scrutiny. Before committing, compare this to similar programs at Ohio State or Xavier—your child might find better earnings potential without leaving the state.