Certificate (1-2 years)71 grads tracked
Area Studies at University of Cincinnati
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Area Studies by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,739
middle 50%: $21,422 – $47,289
Median · 5 years out
$57,175
middle 50%: $39,139 – $75,586
Median · 10 years out
$69,644
middle 50%: $53,696 – $102,996
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Area Studies (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of University of Cincinnati's certificate (1-2 years) program in Area Studies earn a median $33,739 one year after graduating, rising to $69,644 by year ten. Figures are based on 71 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $9,258 total interest
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