Career Interest Groups

Arts and Sciences

The Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees prepare students to transfer to another college or university for a bachelor’s degree. Associate degree transfer programs are available for almost every major, from pre-business and pre-law to engineering, education, and more. A.A. and A.S. transfer degree programs can be customized for almost any major.

Business

Cincinnati State offers specialized training programs to meet the needs of a variety of businesses in fields such as accounting, financial services, marketing, management, and administration. We design each business degrees and certificate program in collaboration with an advisory board of professionals from Greater Cincinnati’s leading companies. All of our business programs include a co-op requirement to provide on-the-job experience and networking opportunities.

Automobile manufacturing and repair are two of the most important industries in southwest Ohio. While the need for good auto technicians hasn’t changed, the technical knowledge required to be one has. Cincinnati State’s automotive service programs combine up-to-date classroom training with hands-on lab work and on-the-job co-op assignments. The technical skills needed to earn professional certifications as well as foundations in automotive service management. We also prepare students for careers in aircraft maintenance with FAA-approved degree and certificate programs in aviation mechanics at the Cincinnati West Airport on our Harrison campus.

Computers

Information technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Cincinnati State prepares students to enter into just about every specialty in the field, from computer hardware and programming to network administration and management. We also work with industry experts and local businesses to develop highly relevant programs that reflect the quickly changing needs of the industry. For instance, our recently created cyber-security program is one of the first of its kind offered in the region. Programs such as Health Information Technology train students to enter one of today’s top-hiring career fields. Cincinnati State has the right IT program for you.

Culinary

Our nationally-ranked culinary and pastry arts programs give students the opportunity to pursue their passion for creative cooking and baking at the highest level. Whether your dream is opening a boutique cake shop or working at a five-star restaurant, our highly experienced instructors give you the training you need.

Our hospitality management program provides the business foundations to not only get a job in the hotel and restaurant industries, but also to become a successful manager. Our graduates enjoy remarkable job placement success, many with leading restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality venues across the country. All these degree and certificate programs are offered out of our nationally recognized Midwest Culinary Institute.

Design & Multimedia

Our design and multimedia programs prepare students to work in an exciting and growing field that combines creativity and technology, with degree and certificate programs such as graphic and web design or audio and video production. Students also get the opportunity to learn on the latest equipment, which includes our HD video studio and our state-of-the art audio recording studio. Every year students from our program compete successfully in regional design and video competitions against peers from four-year institutions.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Greater Cincinnati has a long history as a manufacturing center. Technology has transformed this industry, and today’s job applicants need specialized education. Cincinnati State’s engineering technology programs have kept abreast of these changes. Students can choose from such core disciplines as chemical, civil, construction, electrical, and mechanical engineering technologies, as well as newly developed programs in renewable energy and environmental technologies. Cincinnati State also offers a manufacturing management major, as well as a land surveying certificate that’s among the best in the country.

Environment

Cincinnati State is a regional leader in preparing students for careers in environmental protection. We were the first community college in Ohio to offer a renewable energy major, and have recently added sustainable agriculture and horticulture programs. Partnerships with local agencies such as the Metropolitan Sewer District and Cincinnati Water Works help to make our programs in wastewater and storm water management among the best in the region. In addition, our construction management program prepares students to earn their LEED green building certification. Students in our Environmental Engineering Technologies program routinely compete successfully against peers from four-year colleges.

Health

Cincinnati State is one of southwest Ohio’s leaders in accredited healthcare education. Whether you’re interested in direct patient care such as nursing or occupational therapy, or excited about a job involving healthcare technologies, such as an EKG technician or laboratory assistant, we have the program for you. We offer seasoned instructors and up-to-date learning labs along with clinical rotations for most programs. All of this contributes to our students’ consistently high pass rates on national and state certification exams.

As the importance placed on physical fitness has grown, Cincinnati State’s programming has kept pace. We have developed new instructor certification courses for programs such as Pilates, yoga, water aerobics, and fitness for special populations. We also offer highly versatile personal trainer and group fitness instructor certification programs that prepare students to pass national certification exams, and open doors for employment at health clubs, corporate fitness centers, aerobic studios, or recreation programs.

Public Safety

For students who want to serve their communities and work in a uniquely rewarding career field, Cincinnati State offers a full range of public safety programs.

Our degree and certificate programs prepare students to enter the field as EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, security specialists, or police officers. Our leadership programs help working professionals advance their careers. Our associate degree in law enforcement can help students interested in police work transfer into a bachelor’s degree program or enter the police academy.