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Associate-2% vs national median55 grads tracked

Social Sciences at University of Cincinnati

Ranked 31st of 42 associate programs in Social Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,352
middle 50%: $20,720 – $35,012
Median · 5 years out
$42,325
middle 50%: $32,272 – $64,798
Median · 10 years out
$45,075
middle 50%: $36,628 – $64,050

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Cincinnati's associate program in Social Sciences earn a median $27,352 one year after graduating, rising to $45,075 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $43,361 for this field, ranking 31st of 42 reporting programs.

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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,984 total interest

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