Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,065
79th percentile (60th in OH)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Central Ohio Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central Ohio Technical College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (57 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Ohio Technical College$40,065$41,542
North Central State College$47,397$10,7820.23
Ohio University-Southern Campus$44,159$46,411$13,5000.31
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus$44,159$46,411$13,5000.31
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus$44,159$46,411$13,5000.31
Ohio University-Main Campus$44,159$46,411$13,5000.31
National Median$33,269$14,2300.43

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Central State College
Mansfield
$4,624$47,397$10,782
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$6,178$44,159$13,500
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$6,178$44,159$13,500
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$6,178$44,159$13,500
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$13,746$44,159$13,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Ohio Technical College, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.