Post-Graduation Outcomes
Welcome to the University of Cincinnati's College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies. We are dedicated to providing valuable information to assist prospective students in planning for their future. In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research, we have compiled comprehensive data on post-graduation outcomes by degree type and college. This information will help you make informed decisions about your education and career path.
Post Graduation Data 2023-24
Undergraduate Class
| Data Category | Outcome |
| Response Rate | 95.97% of those graduating in the class of 2024 |
| Success Rate | 96% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation |
| Mean Starting Salary (average) | $58,986 among graduates employed full-time in the United States |
| Median Starting Salary | $55,946 among graduates employed full-time in the United States |
College |
Successful Outcome |
Employment Placement |
Percentage Students Enrolled in Continuing Education |
Knowledge Rate |
Median Salary |
Arts and Sciences |
96.0% |
77.7% |
18.3% |
96.3% |
$42,051 |
Conservatory of Music |
92.3% |
76.9% |
15.4% |
89.7% |
$34,004 |
CECH |
96.0% |
81.6% |
14.4% |
98.9% |
$51,171.5 |
CEAS |
95.5% |
86.0% |
9.6% |
95.5% |
$78,436.5 |
Lindner |
93.8% |
86.5% |
7.4% |
98.4% |
$58,283 |
DAAP |
89.7% |
80.3% |
9.3% |
98.5% |
$47,426 |
Medicine |
100% |
60.4% |
39.6% |
92.5% |
$36,820 |
UC Blue Ash |
99.0% |
54.4% |
44.6% |
97.5% |
$47,548 |
Nursing |
100% |
94.0% |
6.0% |
99.7% |
$80,680 |
UC Clermont |
97.6% |
56.3% |
41.2% |
84.9% |
$48,024 |
Allied Health Sciences |
98.4% |
63.4% |
35.0% |
97.4% |
$56,822 |
CCPS |
87.5% |
70.8% |
16.7% |
96.0% |
$70,000 |
Rank
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Employer
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1
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
|
2
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center
|
3
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Bon Secours Mercy Health
|
4
|
University of Cincinnati
|
5
|
Medpace Inc
|
6
|
The Christ Hospital
|
7
|
Total Quality Logistics
|
8
|
Fifth Third Bancorp
|
9
|
General Electric
|
10
|
Hamilton County Auditor
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Rank |
State |
1 |
OH |
2 |
KY |
3 |
FL |
4 |
IL |
5 |
CA |
6 |
TX |
7 |
IN |
8 |
NY |
9 |
PA |
10 |
MA |
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Graduate Class
| Data Category | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Response Rate | 96.48% of those graduating in the class of 2024 |
| Success Rate | 92.5% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation |
| Mean Starting Salary (average) | $90,301 among graduates employed full-time in the United States |
| Median Starting Salary | $80,000 among graduates employed full-time in the United States |
College |
Successful Outcome |
Employment Placement |
Percentage Students Enrolled in Continuing Education |
Knowledge Rate |
Median Salary |
Arts and Sciences |
89.4% |
69.8% |
19.6% |
93.1% |
$56,524 |
Conservatory of Music |
84.1% |
61.9% |
22.2% |
93.1% |
$40,000 |
CECH |
94.1% |
90.5% |
3.6% |
97.2% |
$71,764 |
CEAS |
96.2% |
92.7% |
3.4% |
99.1% |
$93,632 |
Lindner |
89.9% |
86.8% |
3.0% |
97.5% |
$86,596 |
DAAP |
95.3% |
93.0% |
2.3% |
100.0% |
$60,961 |
Law |
97.5% |
94.4% |
3.1% |
98.2% |
$78,672 |
Pharmacy |
95.4% |
82.9% |
12.5% |
94.3% |
$91,032 |
Medicine |
97.8% |
89.0% |
8.7% |
98.6% |
$70,088 |
UC Blue Ash |
100.0% |
100.0% |
0.0% |
66.7% |
<5 graduates |
Nursing |
90.0% |
87.7% |
2.3% |
93.5% |
$105,000 |
Allied Health Sciences |
87.0% |
84.5% |
2.6% |
97.2% |
$71,742 |
Rank |
Employer |
1 |
University of Cincinnati |
2 |
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center |
3 |
University of Cincinnati Medical Center |
4 |
Cincinnati City Board of Education |
5 |
Medpace Inc |
6 |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation |
7 |
Data Flake LLC |
8 |
General Electric |
9 |
Bon Secours Mercy Health |
10 |
Procter & Gamble |
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State |
1 |
OH |
2 |
TX |
3 |
CA |
4 |
NJ |
5 |
FL |
6 |
NC |
7 |
KY |
8 |
IL |
9 |
NY |
10 |
GA |
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About the Data
Our data provides a clear picture of what happens to our graduates after they complete their degrees. We present the following key statistics:
- Employment Status: We provide the percentages of graduates who are employed, not employed, not seeking employment, or continuing their education at the time of data collection. This will give you an understanding of the job market for each degree type and college.
- Three-Year Average Salary: We also present the average salary of graduates over a three-year period, categorized by degree type and college. This information will give you insights into the earning potential associated with different degrees and colleges.
To ensure accuracy and reliability, we adhere to the guidelines set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Our data collection process involves the following steps:
- Timing: Data is collected six months to one year after degree or certificate completion. This allows us to capture the most up-to-date information on post-graduation outcomes.
- Sources: We utilize national and state databases, as well as surveys, to gather information on employment and salary outcomes. This comprehensive approach ensures that our data reflects a wide range of opportunities available to our graduates.
By following these rigorous standards, we are able to provide you with reliable and insightful information to support your decision-making process.
At the University of Cincinnati's College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, we prioritize transparency and accountability. Our employment and salary outcomes data will empower you to make informed choices about your education and career path. Whether you are considering a specific degree or exploring different colleges, our data will guide you towards a successful future.
We use the most current definitions per the National Center for Education Statistics' Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) glossary.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Associate | An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work. |
| At least one-year but less than two-year award | An award that requires completion of an organized program of study at the postsecondary level (below the baccalaureate degree) designed for completion in at least 900 but less than 1,800 clock hours, or in at least 30 but less than 60 semester or trimester credit hours, or in at least 45 but less than 90 quarter credit hours. Beginning in 2020-21, references to academic year equivalencies were removed from all levels of subbaccalaureate certificates. |
| At least two-year but less than four-year award | An award that requires completion of an organized program of study at the postsecondary level (below the baccalaureate degree) designed for completion in 1,800 or more clock hours, or 60 or more semester or trimester credit hours, or 90 or more quarter credit hours. Beginning in 2020-21, references to academic year equivalencies were removed from all levels of subbaccalaureate certificates. |
| Baccalaureate | An award (baccalaureate or equivalent degree, as determined by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education) that normally requires at least 4 but not more than 5 years of full-time equivalent college-level work. This includes all bachelor's degrees conferred in a 5-year cooperative (work-study) program. A cooperative plan provides for alternate class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government; thus, it allows students to combine actual work experience with their college studies. Also includes bachelor's degrees in which the normal 4 years of work are completed in 3 years. |
| CCM | University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music |
| DAAP | University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning |
| Doctoral - Professional | A doctor's degree that is conferred upon completion of a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required for professional practice. The degree is awarded after a period of study such that the total time to the degree, including both pre-professional and professional preparation, equals at least six full-time equivalent academic years. Some of these degrees were formerly classified as first-professional and may include: Chiropractic (D.C. or D.C.M.); Dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D.); Law (J.D.); Medicine (M.D.); Optometry (O.D.); Osteopathic Medicine (D.O); Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); Podiatry (D.P.M., Pod.D., D.P.); or, Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), and others, as designated by the awarding institution. |
| Doctoral - Research | A Ph.D. or other doctor's degree that requires advanced work beyond the master's level, including the preparation and defense of a dissertation based on original research, or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement. Some examples of this type of degree may include Ed.D., D.M.A., D.B.A., D.Sc., D.A., or D.M, and others, as designated by the awarding institution. |
| Knowledge Rate | Of all members of a group, the portion or percent for whom we have reliable data. |
| Less than one-year award | An award that requires completion of an organized program of study at the postsecondary level (below the baccalaureate degree) designed for completion in at least 300 but less than 900 clock hours, or in at least 9 but less 30 semester or trimester credit hours, or in at least 13 but less than 45 quarter credit hours. Beginning in 2020-21, this award level category was one of two added options for reporting certificates of less than one academic year in length. |
| Masters | An award that requires the successful completion of a program of study of at least the full-time equivalent of 1 but not more than 2 academic years of work beyond the bachelor's degree. Some of these degrees, such as those in Theology (M.Div., M.H.L./Rav) that were formerly classified as "first-professional," may require more than two full-time equivalent academic years of work. |
| N<5 | Too few data points to provide a reliable figure. |
| N/A | Not applicable |
| Not Seeking | Not seeking employment |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | An award that requires completion of an organized program of study beyond the bachelor's. It is designed for persons who have completed a baccalaureate degree, but does not meet the requirements of a master's degree. NOTE: Even though Teacher Preparation certificate programs may require a bachelor's degree for admission, they are considered subbacalaureate undergraduate programs, and students in these programs are undergraduate students. |
| Post-Masters Certificate | An award that requires completion of an organized program beyond the master's degree, but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctor's level. |
Historic Post-Graduation Outcomes
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