Criminal Justice and Corrections at Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Associate's Degree
Ohio University-Main Campus graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio University-Main Campus Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 426 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $72,849 | $63,933 | #14 | — |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $68,288 | $67,092 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,066 | $64,062 | #13 | $46,511 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $66,287 | $74,425 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $66,211 | $63,019 | #20 | — |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $66,000 | $74,916 | #1 | $58,241 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $65,910 | $62,958 | #21 | $53,797 |
| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $64,953 | $62,044 | #26 | $47,216 |
| 9 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $64,621 | $61,727 | #28 | $52,724 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $64,550 | $68,060 | #4 | $48,049 |
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| 102 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $53,577 | $57,175 | #66 | $44,159 |
| 103 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $53,577 | $57,175 | #67 | $44,159 |
| 104 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $53,577 | $57,175 | #68 | $44,159 |
| 105 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $53,577 | $57,175 | #69 | $44,159 |
| 106 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $53,522 | $57,611 | #56 | $49,560 |
| 107 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $53,471 | $46,931 | #212 | $20,232 |
| 108 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $53,377 | $54,269 | #93 | — |
Other Majors at Ohio University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,236 | $64,452 | #555 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,863 | $36,935 | #150 of 547 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $52,743 | $30,539 | #14 of 16 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,999 | $36,942 | #284 of 947 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $40,330 | $34,123 | #10 of 12 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $33,312 | — | #18 of 26 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $25,999 | $22,522 | #88 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio University-Main Campus criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,159 one year after graduating and $53,577 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio University-Main Campus rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Ohio University-Main Campus ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Ohio University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.