University of Cincinnati
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Cincinnati?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
35
Average class size
43%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Cincinnati has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
215
10-19
671
20-29
760
30-39
283
40-49
237
50-99
404
100+
129
Honors Programs
University of Cincinnati has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Cincinnati's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Cincinnati:
85%
First-year retention rate
43%
4-year grad rate
75%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $53,074. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$53,074
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Cincinnati's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
153.8
214.04
274.28
334.52
394.76
455
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Horticultural Science 7
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 86
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 24
Area
- Women's Studies 4
- Asian Studies/Civilization 2
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 176
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 86
- Neuroscience 44
- Neurobiology and Anatomy 43
- Biochemistry 18
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
- Biochemistry 2
- Neuroscience 1
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 455
- Finance, General 303
- Operations Management and Supervision 150
- Management Science 92
- Accounting 92
- Finance, General 48
- Organizational Behavior Studies 39
- Real Estate 39
- Accounting 34
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 32
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 31
- Business Administration and Management, General 26
- Insurance 21
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20
- Business Administration and Management, General 13
- Insurance 4
- Operations Management and Supervision 2
- Real Estate 2
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 178
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 59
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 30
- Journalism 28
- Radio and Television 14
- Public Relations/Image Management 12
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
- Journalism 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 109
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 103
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General 79
- Human-Centered Technology Design 67
- Information Technology 65
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 43
- Information Technology 19
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 14
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 12
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 7
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 7
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 5
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 1
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 63
- Secondary Education and Teaching 55
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 32
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 26
- Special Education and Teaching, General 14
- Music Teacher Education 8
- Music Teacher Education 2
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 204
- Chemical Engineering 109
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 107
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 77
- Civil Engineering, General 74
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 64
- Computer Engineering, General 60
- Construction Engineering 56
- Architectural Engineering 34
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 31
- Industrial Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering/Industrial Management 9
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Rhetoric and Composition 31
- Creative Writing 22
- Creative Writing 8
- General Literature 4
- English Language and Literature, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Community Services 9
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 13
- French Language and Literature 6
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 4
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 4
- German Language and Literature 3
- German Language and Literature 2
- Hebrew Language and Literature 1
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 0
- Arabic Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 336
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 204
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 156
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 44
- Dietetics/Dietitian 34
- Public Health, General 32
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 31
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 23
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 17
- Pre-Nursing Studies 17
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 16
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies 3
- Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
- History, General 26
- History, Other 1
- History, Other 1
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 188
- Fire Services Administration 14
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 28
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 20
- Financial Mathematics 17
- Statistics, General 3
- Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 203
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 1
- Nutrition Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 53
- Environmental Studies 1
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 95
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 48
- Physics, General 14
- Geology/Earth Science, General 9
- Astrophysics 5
- Astrophysics 2
- Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 315
- Developmental and Child Psychology 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 97
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 82
- Economics, General 43
- Anthropology, General 16
- Economics, General 16
- International Relations and Affairs 11
- Archeology 10
- Sociology, General 8
- International Relations and Affairs 8
- Urban Studies/Affairs 6
- Anthropology, General 4
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 3
- Political Science and Government, Other 2
- Archeology 2
- Political Science and Government, General 2
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 2
Visual And Performing Arts
- Design and Visual Communications, General 68
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 59
- Interior Design 31
- Fashion/Apparel Design 28
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 27
- Music Performance, General 25
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
- Dance, General 11
- Voice and Opera 11
- Music, General 10
- Acting 10
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 9
- Keyboard Instruments 8
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
- Music Performance, General 6
- Music Theory and Composition 6
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Commercial and Advertising Art 0
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