Engineering at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is located in Cincinnati, OH.
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Online Class Availability at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Of 45,026 students, 9,022 (20%) studied exclusively online and 19,145 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #77 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #516 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #77 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #516 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Students who complete University of Cincinnati-Main Campus’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,766 |
| 2 years | $70,758 |
| 3 years | $77,186 |
| 4 years | $87,361 |
| 5 years | $93,869 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus report median earnings of $87,361, compared with $66,139 for all University of Cincinnati-Main Campus graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is $24,007.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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