Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Ohio residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 5,667 students.
About This School
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately 5,667 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,968 per year. The graduation rate is 16%, and the typical graduate earns $35,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a public technical and community college in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and is a member of the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,113/year after aid and only $7,966 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely low-risk, making it a reasonable choice for students pursuing technical certificates or associate degrees without taking on heavy financial burden. However, the 20% graduation rate is a serious red flag — only 1 in 5 students who start here finish, which suggests many students struggle to complete their programs, whether due to life circumstances, program fit, or institutional support gaps. Worth considering if you have a clear, specific career goal tied to one of their technical programs and a concrete plan to finish, but go in with eyes open and ask hard questions about advising and student support before enrolling.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer Programming ($86,910 vs $58,070 nationally), and most below it in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($47,034 vs $54,726).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 140 | $46,515 | $44,125 | +$2,390 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 123 | $76,897 | $80,813 | −$3,916 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 88 | $55,915 | $48,733 | +$7,182 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 49 | $71,690 | $65,389 | +$6,301 |
| Computer Programming | 39 | $86,910 | $58,070 | +$28,840 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $74,855 | $64,773 | +$10,082 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $71,245 | $73,046 | −$1,801 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | $54,262 | $47,660 | +$6,602 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $69,933 | $64,519 | +$5,414 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | $41,670 | $42,269 | −$599 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 18 | $47,034 | $54,726 | −$7,692 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 14 | $69,971 | $57,472 | +$12,499 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,667 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cincinnati State Technical and Community College cost?
The average net price at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is about $4,968 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has a graduation rate of 16%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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