Criminology at Mount St. Joseph University

Four years out, Mount St. Joseph's criminology graduates earn $40,262—a figure that places them competitively within Ohio's landscape, though the early earnings picture relies on statewide estimates. Similar criminology programs in Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $37,782, which combined with an estimated $26,027 in debt creates a manageable 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's roughly eight months of gross income to repay what you've borrowed, tracking close to the state median debt of $25,000.

The four-year number provides the more solid ground here, showing outcomes slightly above the national median of $37,476 and competitive with Ohio State's regional campuses. This suggests the program delivers on its promise once graduates establish themselves in law enforcement, corrections, or social services—fields where advancement often requires proving yourself on the job first. The progression from estimated first-year to actual fourth-year earnings shows typical career trajectory in this field.

For a private university in Cincinnati with a 57% admission rate, these outcomes indicate the program prepares students adequately without creating crushing debt. The lack of suppressed data at year four gives you more confidence than programs where you're flying entirely blind. If your child is committed to criminal justice work and values the smaller campus environment, the debt burden appears workable relative to realistic career earnings in this field.