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During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 29 majors graduated from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
At University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, students can earn anything from certificates through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 15,102 undergraduate · 10,620 graduate (25,722 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 12,861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1,332 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1,014 |
| Marketing. | 553 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 467 |
These majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $112,556 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $85,489 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $82,471 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $77,519 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $73,402 |
Browse every major at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 12,861 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. · Women's Health Nurse/Nursing. · Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. · Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery. · Nursing Practice. · Nurse Anesthetist. · Pediatric Nurse/Nursing. · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. · Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing. |
1,014 | $77,519 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. ↳ Pharmacy. · Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences. · Pharmaceutical Sciences. · Clinical and Industrial Drug Development. · Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management. |
250 | $112,556 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 211 | $20,307 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
188 | $58,703 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. · Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. · Audiology/Audiologist. · Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. |
181 | $49,929 |
| Medicine. | 166 | $57,221 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. · Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. · Clinical Research Coordinator. |
116 | $69,955 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. · Environmental Health. · Community Health and Preventive Medicine. · Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene. · Public Health Education and Promotion. |
80 | NA |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. · Occupational Therapy/Therapist. · Art Therapy/Therapist. |
80 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. · Pre-Nursing Studies. · Pre-Pharmacy Studies. |
77 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. · Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
69 | $33,586 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
61 | $64,156 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetics/Dietitian. |
56 | NA |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. ↳ Medical Science/Scientist. |
32 | NA |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. ↳ Medical Informatics. |
30 | $69,142 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Nursing Education. · Bioethics/Medical Ethics. |
26 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health and Wellness, General. |
19 | NA |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. ↳ Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy. |
11 | NA |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. ↳ Holistic/Integrative Health. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
553 | $43,474 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Operations Management and Supervision. |
467 | $66,707 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. · Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. |
383 | $85,489 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
351 | $52,015 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
159 | $52,290 |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
65 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Organizational Behavior Studies. · Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. · Human Resources Management and Services, Other. |
64 | $41,545 |
| Real Estate. | 48 | NA |
| Taxation. | 26 | NA |
| Insurance. | 25 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. · Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Human-Centered Technology Design. · Artificial Intelligence. |
1,332 | $82,471 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. |
158 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
82 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation. · Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
40 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 272 | $71,510 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
147 | $73,190 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 119 | $73,396 |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. · Computer Software Engineering. |
113 | $72,230 |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
112 | $63,928 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. ↳ Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. |
108 | $73,402 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
87 | $63,624 |
| Construction Engineering. | 56 | $66,036 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 46 | $64,034 |
| Architectural Engineering. | 35 | NA |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 20 | NA |
| Materials Engineering. | 12 | NA |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | 2 | NA |
| Engineering, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
224 | $31,752 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness. · Special Education and Teaching, General. · Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism. |
126 | $41,974 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. · Secondary School Administration/Principalship. · Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. |
86 | $53,735 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Reading Teacher Education. · Music Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. · Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. |
78 | $38,479 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 51 | $51,783 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
43 | NA |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
25 | NA |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | 16 | NA |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
15 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 346 | $30,899 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Behavior Analysis. · School Psychology. · Community Psychology. |
246 | $48,866 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Developmental and Child Psychology. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. · Music Theory and Composition. · Keyboard Instruments. · Voice and Opera. · Music, General. · Conducting. · Musicology and Ethnomusicology. |
230 | $23,040 |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Interior Design. · Fashion/Apparel Design. |
127 | $50,148 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Playwriting and Screenwriting. · Directing and Theatrical Production. · Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Acting. |
110 | $27,520 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. · Intermedia/Multimedia. |
79 | $23,031 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Film/Cinema/Media Studies. |
15 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
13 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
11 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. · Biomedical Sciences, General. |
196 | $32,063 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neuroscience. · Neurobiology and Anatomy. |
96 | $25,922 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 87 | NA |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. ↳ Epidemiology. · Epidemiology and Biostatistics. |
38 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. · Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
29 | NA |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. ↳ Immunology. · Infectious Disease and Global Health. |
19 | NA |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. ↳ Developmental Biology and Embryology. · Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. |
18 | NA |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology. ↳ Pharmacology. |
14 | NA |
| Genetics. ↳ Human/Medical Genetics. |
11 | NA |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Physiology, General. · Cell Physiology. |
11 | $8,836 |
| Molecular Medicine. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. · Mass Communication/Media Studies. |
226 | $36,661 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. · Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other. · Radio and Television. |
107 | $28,023 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. · Health Communication. |
55 | NA |
| Journalism. ↳ Journalism. · Journalism, Other. |
35 | $29,194 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. · Corrections Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Corrections. |
325 | $37,461 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Services Administration. · Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
16 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
245 | $41,435 |
| Sustainability Studies. | 22 | $45,011 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | 12 | NA |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation. ↳ Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. |
11 | NA |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | 6 | NA |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law. | 134 | $56,247 |
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
71 | $40,399 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. ↳ Non-Professional Legal Studies. · Pre-Law Studies. |
57 | NA |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. ↳ Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. · Programs for Foreign Lawyers. |
35 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. · Political Science and Government, Other. |
99 | $36,226 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. · Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. |
71 | $48,529 |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. · Anthropology, Other. |
25 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
23 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
19 | $16,788 |
| Archeology. | 13 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
12 | $25,665 |
| Criminology. | 9 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. | 8 | NA |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
228 | $31,433 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 172 | $36,164 |
| Public Administration. | 13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture. | 88 | $41,934 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | 37 | $43,408 |
| Landscape Architecture. | 29 | NA |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Financial Mathematics. |
76 | NA |
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
41 | $37,802 |
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
72 | $47,854 |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
23 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
15 | NA |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. ↳ Astrophysics. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. · Rhetoric and Composition. · Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
109 | NA |
| Literature. ↳ General Literature. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. · Italian Language and Literature. · Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. |
50 | NA |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 30 | NA |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Japanese Language and Literature. · Chinese Language and Literature. |
11 | NA |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | NA |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ German Language and Literature. |
7 | NA |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
4 | NA |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Hebrew Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
54 | $24,565 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Humanities/Humanistic Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
40 | $28,968 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. · History, Other. |
39 | $34,755 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. · Gay/Lesbian Studies. · Disability Studies. |
24 | NA |
| Area Studies. ↳ Asian Studies/Civilization. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences. ↳ Horticultural Science. |
11 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields. ↳ Engineering/Industrial Management. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Family and Community Services. |
9 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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