C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,681
Total Enrollment
20%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,489
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$215,146
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,295
1-Year Change
+1.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,137
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,314
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,715
Median debt at graduation
16.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Fire Protection$91,944$103,302+40%#1 of 25#1—
Computer Programming$55,996$86,910+50%#2 of 54#1$9,006
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,156$76,897-5%#612 of 962#522$19,419
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$45,873$74,855+16%#11 of 39#10$13,244
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$65,094$71,690+10%#152 of 560#91$13,625
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$61,788$71,245-2%#41 of 60#34$7,379
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$59,337$69,971+22%#4 of 57#3—
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians$50,612$69,933+8%#5 of 11#4$14,250
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$56,504—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,389$55,915+15%#112 of 547#50$13,774
Accounting and Related Services$35,703$54,262+14%#52 of 225#29$13,243
Health and Medical Administrative Services$38,948$51,411+39%#24 of 286#22$23,240
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$42,452$47,034-14%#92 of 117#89$10,783
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$36,647$46,515+5%#250 of 947#153$11,000
Marketing$32,668$43,877-1%#20 of 30#18—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$41,891$41,670-1%#333 of 476#299$14,667
Culinary Arts and Related Services$36,330————$8,664
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$30,102————$15,085
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$27,936————$11,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $215,146
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,295/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45225 (7.9% cap, Cincinnati)

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🏆 Where Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
#5
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
of 7 schools
#7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
of 98 schools
#8
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
of 34 schools
#11
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
of 66 schools
#12
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
of 24 schools
#24
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,410 $8,811

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Out Loans
$6,489
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,920
$30,001 - $48,000$6,127
$48,001 - $75,000$8,018
$75,001 - $110,000$12,544
$110,001+$13,736

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 299 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 110 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 101 grads/yr Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 82 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 80 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 78 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 74 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 70 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 67 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 55 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 44 grads/yr Accounting 43 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 37 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 37 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 31 grads/yr Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 30 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 25 grads/yr Finance, General 24 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Biological technicians
$52k/yr 82,700 jobs

Student Demographics

8,681
Total Students
63%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 4%
Black 22%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 65%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,082 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?
Tuition at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is $4,410 for in-state students and $8,811 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,489.
What is the graduation rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?
The graduation rate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is 20%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College a good school?
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has a total enrollment of 8,681 students.
Is there rental demand near Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,082 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cincinnati area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology