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There’s before you become a Bearcat, and there’s after.
At UC, that moment is shaped by real-world experience, meaningful connections, and the confidence to take your next step forward. From day one, Bearcats don’t wait for opportunity — they build what’s next, supported by a university designed to turn ambition into action and potential into progress. See how Bearcats build what’s next.
98%
of students employed or continuing education upon graduation
$99.5m
in annual co-op
student earnings
#4
in the nation for
co-ops and internships
Lifelong Return on Investment
At the University of Cincinnati, value is built through experience, opportunity and connection. From day one to long after graduation, a UC education is designed to deliver measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
An Affordable Path to Achievement
Access and opportunity go hand in hand. Through scholarships, state and federal aid and earnings from paid co-ops, many students reduce the cost of their degree while gaining professional experience. UC is committed to expanding pathways that make a high-impact education attainable.
The Leader in Cooperative Education
As the birthplace of cooperative education, UC integrates paid, professional experience into the academic journey. Students graduate with real-world skills, industry connections and a competitive advantage in the job market.
Bearcats for Life
At the University of Cincinnati, graduation isn’t the end of your story. It’s the beginning of a lifelong connection. From alumni mentorship and industry partnerships to career support and global networks, Bearcats support Bearcats, at every stage.
Your
Career
Starts
Here.
In 1906, the University of Cincinnati invented cooperative education. Today, we lead in it and continue to innovate and redefine it. Through one of the nation’s most robust co-op programs, students don’t just learn about their future, they shape it, pairing academic study with paid work experience at companies around the world.
Next
lives
here.
Innovation is a daily practice at UC. It’s rooted in our DNA. With the Carnegie Classification of a Research 1 university, UC is a powerhouse of discovery and impact. Across the 1819 Innovation Hub, our research labs, and co-op partnerships, we foster bold thinking and collaborative breakthroughs that shape industries and improve lives.
Our home.
Our city.
Cincinnati is our extended classroom, career network, and a place to explore, learn, and serve. Our urban location gives students an outlet for every interest, such as access to arts and culture, sports and recreation. Additionally, Cincinnati is headquarters to more Fortune 500 companies per capita than NYC or LA and is one of the Midwest’s top incubators for startups, making it ideal launchpad for new grads.
University of Cincinnati News
UC co-op helps build career pathways at AtriCure
AtriCure, a global medical device company in Mason, Ohio, is UC’s largest biomedical engineering co-op employer, turning University of Cincinnati co-op students into full-time innovators.
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UC co-op earnings climb to $99.5 million
August 17, 2026
University of Cincinnati co-op students earned $99.5 million in 2025-26, a 5.69% increase, with 9,614 co-op enrollments and 1,798 employers across top industries.
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UC named a best employer in Ohio by Forbes
August 14, 2026
Forbes ranks the University of Cincinnati No. 24 on its 2026 America’s Best Employers By State list for Ohio, recognizing UC’s strong workplace culture and employee experience.