# Miami University-Oxford: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Oxford, OH. IPEDS 204024, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/miami-university-oxford/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,612
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,868 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,505 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OH: 8 of 28 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (29 colleges, $53,480): +$4,388
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,660

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,868 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,015 | $65,982 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,193 | $74,955 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $23,806 | $98,081 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $29,048 | $119,678 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $31,431 | $129,496 | 5.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Criminal Justice at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Akron | $69,601 | $28,399 | $18,934 | 19% |
| Tiffin University | $66,059 | $30,758 | $26,500 | 40% |
| Xavier University | $60,615 | $26,396 | $32,997 | 69% |
| University of Dayton | $60,583 | $26,000 | $29,533 | 80% |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $59,020 | $27,000 | $27,603 | 67% |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $57,868 | $23,505 | $11,286 | 25% |
| Miami University-Middletown | $57,868 | $23,505 | $10,809 | 32% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $57,868 | $23,505 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $57,319 | $27,000 | $13,946 | 52% |
| University of Mount Union | $55,751 | $27,000 | $23,280 | 59% |
| Defiance College | $54,633 | not reported | $26,337 | 31% |
| University of Cincinnati | $54,231 | $25,707 | $25,648 | 75% |
| University of Toledo | $53,585 | $26,000 | $17,249 | 57% |
| Ohio Christian University | $53,480 | not reported | $20,607 | 34% |
| Ashland University | $53,386 | $29,406 | $21,988 | 61% |
| Ohio Northern University | $52,606 | $27,000 | $24,478 | 76% |
| Youngstown State University | $52,574 | $24,465 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Bowling Green State University | $52,068 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Muskingum University | $51,445 | $27,000 | $19,532 | 56% |
| Lake Erie College | $49,426 | not reported | $20,961 | 38% |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula | $48,569 | $25,937 | $12,205 | 25% |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | $48,569 | $25,937 | $13,392 | 26% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $48,569 | $25,937 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Trumbull | $48,569 | $25,937 | $11,135 | 32% |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas | $48,569 | $25,937 | $12,542 | 38% |
| Kent State University at Salem | $48,569 | $25,937 | $13,799 | 31% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $48,569 | $25,937 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Central State University | $46,914 | $31,000 | $13,096 | 23% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $80,410 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $77,020 OH, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,310 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $75,030 OH, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $55,080 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $51,520 OH, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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