Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford's Criminal Justice program lands squarely in the middle of Ohio's options, matching the state median at $36,612 while carrying slightly less debt than typical. That 60th percentile ranking among Ohio programs means you're getting average outcomes—not something to write home about, but not a disaster either. The more concerning picture emerges when you look at where Miami graduates actually land: their earnings trail the national median by about $1,200, despite Miami being a selective institution with solid SAT scores. You'd reasonably expect better results given the school's profile.

The debt load of $23,505 is manageable at 64% of first-year earnings, but here's the reality check: criminal justice careers rarely offer explosive salary growth, and starting at $36,612 means your child will be living frugally in those early years. Compare that to what graduates from programs like Herzing-Akron ($67,229) or even Tiffin ($44,823) are earning, and you see the spread in this field. Those aren't Ivy League schools—they're just producing better-connected or better-prepared graduates for law enforcement and corrections work.

If your child is set on criminal justice at Miami, they should be networking aggressively and pursuing internships that lead directly to specific job placements. The outcomes here suggest the degree alone isn't opening premium doors in this field.