Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Scioto County Career Technical Center

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$45,853

Est. from OH median (12 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$8,555

Est. from OH median (6 programs)

Analysis

A criminal justice certificate from this career center comes with an estimated $8,555 in debt—well below both state and national medians for the field—but the earnings picture raises questions. Based on comparable Ohio programs, first-year earnings around $45,850 align with the state average, yet the actual four-year figure of $36,614 represents a significant drop rather than the growth typically expected after gaining work experience. This backward trajectory is unusual and suggests graduates may struggle to advance in their careers or secure stable positions in law enforcement or corrections.

The debt load itself is manageable, with a ratio of just 0.19 meaning monthly payments would consume less than 2% of gross income. However, earning $36,614 four years out puts these graduates roughly $17,000 behind peers from Ohio's stronger programs like Owens Community College or Great Oaks, which report outcomes above $60,000. For a school serving predominantly Pell-eligible students (68%), that earnings gap matters enormously for long-term financial stability.

If your child is set on criminal justice, this program offers an affordable entry point without crushing debt. But the declining earnings pattern deserves scrutiny—ask the school directly about job placement rates, what types of positions graduates actually secure, and why earnings might dip after the first year. You may find that paying slightly more for a program with proven advancement potential makes better financial sense than starting cheap but stalling out professionally.

Where Scioto County Career Technical Center Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all criminal justice and corrections certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Scioto County Career Technical Center	—	$36,614	—
Great Oaks Career Campuses	$60,896	$58,929	-3%
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools	$53,090	$55,680	+5%
Polaris Career Center	$41,966	$55,423	+32%
EHOVE Career Center	$45,082	$49,095	+9%

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (42 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Scioto County Career Technical CenterLucasville	—	$45,853*	$36,614	$8,555*	—
Owens Community CollegePerrysburg	$5,750	$63,966*	—	$13,549*	0.21
Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati	—	$60,896*	$58,929	$16,673*	0.27
Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMonroe	—	$53,759*	—	$8,022*	0.15
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical SchoolsGroveport	—	$53,090*	$55,680	$7,874*	0.15
North Central State CollegeMansfield	$4,624	$53,039*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$48,388*	—	$13,355*	0.28

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with criminal justice and corrections graduates

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

$86,130/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

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 Scioto County Career Technical Center, approximately 68% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.