Sinclair Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Ohio residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 13,308 students.
About This School
Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio with approximately 13,308 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,992 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $32,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Sinclair Community College, a/k/a Sinclair College, is a public community college in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
At just $5,741 per year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or credential you'll find. The 32% graduation rate is worth paying attention to — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to be honest with yourself about your support system and commitment before enrolling. If you complete your program, the median earnings of $32,100 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit for career-focused certificates and transfer pathways than for students expecting a big salary bump.
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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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% 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.
Sinclair Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($74,999 vs $54,971 nationally), and most below it in Psychology, General ($32,867 vs $39,288).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 389 | $43,344 | $44,125 | −$781 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 208 | $53,553 | $48,733 | +$4,820 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 118 | $67,512 | $65,389 | +$2,123 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 108 | $47,282 | $42,269 | +$5,013 |
| Psychology, General | 102 | $32,867 | $39,288 | −$6,421 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 97 | $76,309 | $80,813 | −$4,504 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 76 | $40,651 | $37,656 | +$2,995 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 54 | $74,999 | $54,971 | +$20,028 |
| Engineering, General | 48 | $68,935 | $72,916 | −$3,981 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 44 | $37,187 | $38,127 | −$940 |
| Social Work | 33 | $44,586 | $39,409 | +$5,177 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 30 | $45,867 | $37,073 | +$8,794 |
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 (13,308 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sinclair Community College cost?
The average net price at Sinclair Community College is about $5,992 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 Sinclair Community College?
Sinclair Community College has a graduation rate of 41%, 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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