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Certificate (1-2 years)57 grads tracked

Social Sciences, General at University of Cincinnati

Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Social Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,210
middle 50%: $33,372 – $58,363
Median · 5 years out
$51,789
middle 50%: $41,799 – $67,570
Median · 10 years out
$57,372
middle 50%: $43,948 – $62,818

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Social Sciences, General (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 Social Sciences, General earn a median $45,210 one year after graduating, rising to $57,372 by year ten. Figures are based on 57 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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
≈ $8,479 total interest

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