by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cincinnati State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cincinnati State measures up.
Cincinnati State is ranked #336 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Ohio, it ranks #7 of 139 for value.
Below is the detailed Cincinnati State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is ranked #52 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #7 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Cincinnati State financial aid page to be sure.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is ranked #336 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cincinnati State costs about $8,002. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $32,006 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,367 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,968 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,002 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $32,006 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Cincinnati State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Cincinnati State costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cincinnati State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,468 | — | — |
| All Students | $32,006 | #336 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,872 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $49,468 | — | — |
| All Students | $32,006 | #7 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $19,872 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cincinnati State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,920 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,127 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,018 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,544 |
| Over $110K | $13,736 |
About 59% of Cincinnati State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,378 per year. Get more details on the Cincinnati State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Cincinnati State cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.