Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miami University-Hamilton

The debt-to-earnings ratio here looks manageable at first glance—borrowing an estimated $16,575 against projected first-year earnings around $38,500 suggests graduates could handle the payments. However, these figures come from comparable programs across Ohio since this specific program's graduate cohort was too small for the Department of Education to report. The four-year earnings figure of $36,480 actually represents a slight dip rather than growth, which is unusual and worth noting.

What's more concerning is the competitive landscape. Other criminal justice programs in Ohio—particularly those at various Ohio University campuses—show graduates earning in the mid-$40,000s within a year of finishing. That's roughly $6,000 more annually than what similar programs to Miami-Hamilton typically produce. Over several years, that gap compounds significantly. The estimated debt burden is roughly in line with other Ohio programs, but you're potentially paying similar amounts for notably lower earning outcomes.

For families weighing this option, the key question is whether the location and accessibility of Miami-Hamilton's campus justify accepting earnings that appear to lag behind other state options. If your student can access one of the higher-performing programs—and particularly if they're Ohio University's regional campuses which serve similar populations—that might be worth the extra commute or relocation cost.