University of Cincinnati Main Campus campus

credit : w_lemay | license

UC Salaries

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4.7 3 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Cincinnati Main Campus

This page shows median first-year earnings for UC graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $38,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $45,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Chemical Engineering, with median first-year earnings of $67,300 , followed by Mechanical Engineering at $67,100 , and Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at $66,600 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $111,500 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificate) at $110,300 , and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $92,400 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) $111,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $110,300
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $92,400
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degree) $82,800
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $77,200
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $67,300
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $67,100
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $66,600
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $64,700
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $63,900
Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $62,400
Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $61,900
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $60,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree) $59,600
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $58,400
Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $57,700
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $56,200
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $55,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $55,100
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) $54,900
Architecture (Master's Degree) $54,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,700
Law (First Professional Degree) $49,300
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $49,200
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $48,600
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $47,600
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) $47,100
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree) $46,800
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) $45,100
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $44,300
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $44,300
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) $42,600
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) $42,300
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,000
Social Work (Master's Degree) $40,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) $40,200
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $39,100
Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,100
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,100
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,700
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,400
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,300
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) $30,100
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $29,900
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,200
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,300
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,100
Music (Master's Degree) $26,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,500
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,200
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) $22,700

Other Colleges to Consider

Students considering University of Cincinnati Main Campus often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201885.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026