Sociology at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

A sociology degree from UC-Cincinnati posts surprisingly strong earnings—$42,507 in the first year puts this program ahead of 95% of sociology programs nationally. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing dramatically year to year, so take them as a promising signal rather than a guarantee.

Within Ohio, the picture is more competitive. At $42,507, UC's program edges out Ohio State but trails only slightly behind Miami University-Oxford's $43,150. That 60th percentile state ranking reflects how tight the competition is among Ohio's flagship universities. The $24,250 median debt is slightly better than both state and national averages, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57—manageable by any standard. A typical graduate could pay off their loans in about six months of gross earnings, assuming they're directing around half their income to debt repayment.

The cautionary note here is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates tracked, one unusually successful or struggling cohort can skew the data significantly. What we can say: UC-Cincinnati's broad access (88% admission rate) combined with reasonable debt levels makes this a viable option for sociology students who want to stay in Ohio. Just recognize that these earnings figures may fluctuate more than programs with larger graduate pools.