Ohio Media School-Cincinnati Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is a private for-profit trade school in Norwood, Ohio, enrolling about 42 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 65.35% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,918 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,659 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 42 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.35%
- First-Generation Students: 43.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 200
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati: what the data shows
Common questions about Ohio Media School-Cincinnati, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati?
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is located in Norwood, OH (ZIP 45212).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati public or private?
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Ohio Media School-Cincinnati cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,659.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,585 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,975 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,298 |
How big is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati?
Total enrollment: 42 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 200 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati?
150%-time completion rate: 65.35%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of Ohio Media School-Cincinnati earn?
Median earnings: $28,710 six years after entry; $28,918 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
74.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Radio and Television (67 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (31 completions)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (13 completions)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other (4 completions)
- Sports Communication (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 65.35%; median earnings $28,918 at 10 years; net price $25,659. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,659
2024 Value
In 2024 Ohio Media School-Cincinnati had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,659.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$102,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,659 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati.
Financial Aid by Income Level
74.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $20,222 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,986 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,671 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,688 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,020 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,841 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,474 |
| 2020 | — | — | $26,072 |
| 2021 | — | — | $28,654 |
| 2022 | — | — | $29,240 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,776 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati reported total enrollment of about 42 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (81.0%), Two or More Races (9.5%), and White (4.8%). About 74.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati in 2024 is 42 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 200 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 81.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.40% 100% Completion Time
65.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.40% of students graduating from Ohio Media School-Cincinnati completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Radio and Television: 54% male / 46% female
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 58% male / 42% female
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 85% male / 15% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$28,918 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
181.75% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Radio and Television: 67 completions
2. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 31 completions
3. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 13 completions
4. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other: 4 completions
5. Sports Communication: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,573
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is a private for-profit institution located in Norwood, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Radio and Television, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 42 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (81.0%), Two or More Races (9.5%), White (4.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 65.35%. Approximately 74.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Norwood, OH 45212
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati located?
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is located in Norwood, OH.
How much does Ohio Media School-Cincinnati cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,659 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati?
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati reports undergraduate enrollment of about 200 students, Black or African American (81.0%), Two or More Races (9.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ohio Media School-Cincinnati?
About 43.3% of students at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ohio Media School-Cincinnati earn?
Median earnings are $28,710 six years after entry and $28,918 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ohio Media School-Cincinnati students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati public or private?
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is a private for-profit institution located in Norwood, OH.
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati an HBCU?
No. Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati a tribal college?
No. Ohio Media School-Cincinnati is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ohio Media School-Cincinnati does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.8%).
Is Ohio Media School-Cincinnati religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ohio Media School-Cincinnati in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.