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2026 Rankings for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

What ranking badges has UC been awarded? Any College Factual rankings and awards UC has earned will be listed on this page.

UC was awarded 548 ranking badges in College Factual’s 2026 rankings.

Top Rankings for UC:

#1 out of 5	#1 out of 5	#1 out of 17	#1 out of 9

UC offers graduate-level programs too. View its [graduate-school rankings](/graduate-schools/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus/rankings/) for its graduate rankings.

Ranking Highlights

• Quality Rankings
  • Best Associate Degree Colleges Ranking
  • Best architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio Ranking
  • Best General Architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio Ranking
• Best for the Money Rankings
  • Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools Ranking
  • Best Value Urban & Regional Planning, General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking
  • Best Value Urban & Regional Planning, General Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking

How UC Ranks in College Factual’s Best Quality Rankings

Top Placement in Best Associate Degree Colleges Ranking

#42 out of 2,043.

This makes UC a top 5% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking highlights the highest-quality colleges in the country.

Top Ranked Majors

UC has 1,326 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best General Architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	5	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	5	View Report
Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Architecture & Related Services Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Biostatistics Schools in Ohio	1	0	View Report
Best Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Human/Medical Genetics Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Human/Medical Genetics Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Genetics Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Neurobiology & Anatomy Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	5	View Report
Best Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	9	View Report
Best Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	5	View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	9	View Report
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best General Physiology Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	9	View Report
Best General Physiology Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Insurance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Insurance Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Insurance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Insurance Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Taxation Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Taxation Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Public Relations Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Public Relations Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Radio & Television Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Radio & Television Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Other Radio, Television Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Other Radio, Television Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Other Radio, Television Digital Communication Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Other Radio, Television Digital Communication Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Artificial Intelligence Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Information Technology Schools in Ohio	1	6	View Report
Best General Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best General Computer Programming Schools in Ohio	1	10	View Report
Best Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Computer & IS Security Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Computer & IS Security Schools in Ohio	1	12	View Report
Best System, Networking LAN/WAN Management/Manager Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best System, Networking LAN/WAN Management/Manager Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best System, Networking LAN/WAN Management/Manager Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	8	View Report
Best System, Networking LAN/WAN Management/Manager Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	7	View Report
Best Information Technology Schools in Ohio	1	17	View Report
Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Ohio	1	9	View Report
Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Ohio	1	9	View Report
Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in Ohio	1	5	View Report
Best Educational/Instructional Technology Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Instructional Media Design Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	6	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Ohio	1	6	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Ohio	1	7	View Report
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	39	View Report
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Associate Degree Schools in Ohio	1	11	View Report
Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	43	View Report
Best Education Associate Degree Schools in Ohio	1	13	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Architectural Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Software Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	14	View Report
Best Construction Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Construction Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Construction Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Construction Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Mechatronics, Robotics, & Automation Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Robotics Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Dietetics/Dietitian Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	6	View Report
Best Pre-Nursing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Pre-Nursing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report

How UC Ranks for Value

Top Value Majors

UC has 1,326 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Urban & Regional Planning, General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Value Biostatistics Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Human/Medical Genetics Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Toxicology Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Insurance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Insurance Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Insurance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Insurance Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Radio, Television Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Radio, Television Digital Communication Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Clinical Research Coordinator Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Clinical Research Coordinator Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Pre-Pharmacy Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Pre-Pharmacy Studies Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Medical Informatics Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Medical Illustration & Informatics Schools in Ohio	1	3	View Report
Best Value Medical Scientist Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Medical Science Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value International Public Health/International Health Schools in Ohio	1	1	View Report
Best Value Programs for Foreign Lawyers Schools in Ohio	1	2	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	1	4	View Report
Best Value architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value General Architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Urban & Regional Planning, General Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Urban & Regional Planning, General Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Urban & Regional Planning Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Genetics Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value General Physiology Schools in Ohio	2	3	View Report
Best Value Real Estate Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Real Estate Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	2	View Report
Best Value Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	2	View Report
Best Value System, Networking LAN/WAN Management/Manager Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	3	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	3	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	3	View Report
Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	3	View Report
Best Value Mechatronics, Robotics, & Automation Engineering Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Robotics Engineering Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	3	View Report
Best Value Medical Scientist Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	4	View Report
Best Value Medical Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	4	View Report
Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	4	View Report
Best Value Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	2	View Report
Best Value Women's Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	4	View Report
Best Value Women's Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in Ohio	2	3	View Report
Best Value Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	2	View Report
Best Value Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences Schools	2	6	View Report
Best Value International Public Health/International Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	4	View Report
Best Value Public Health Education and Promotion Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Ohio	2	5	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in Ohio	2	5	View Report
Best Value Sustainability Studies Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value General Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Fire Services Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Fire Services Administration Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Fire Protection Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Applied Behavior Analysis Schools in Ohio	2	3	View Report
Best Value General Dance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value General Dance Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Dance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Dance Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Keyboard Instruments Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Musicology & Ethnomusicology Schools in Ohio	2	2	View Report
Best Value Voice Performance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Voice Performance Schools in Ohio	2	4	View Report
Best Value Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Schools in Ohio	3	4	View Report
Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in Ohio	3	4	View Report

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Notes and References

These rankings are drawn from U.S. Department of Education data, 2026 edition.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.