Criminal Justice at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a compact campus enrolling 777 students in Chillicothe, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,159 at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus come in 12% above the national median of $39,484 for Criminal Justice programs.

With a 45.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Criminal Justice career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $44,159 far exceeding the $13,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #180 ranking among 469 Criminal Justice programs places Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 24% earnings increase from $44,159 to $54,874 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 17 apprenticeship pathways connected to Criminal Justice reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
73
Score
74
High End
Earnings $44,159/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$571K
5.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
46.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
20 of 20
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,356
Out-of-state: $18,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,874
24% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Criminal Justice graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
First-line supervisors of police and detectives $105,980 +2.9% 67%
Detectives and criminal investigators $93,580 -0.7% 47%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$105,980
+2.9% growth 67% AI-proof
Detectives and criminal investigators
$93,580
-0.7% growth 47% AI-proof

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Criminal Justice Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Criminal Justice — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus and 468 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Criminal Justice nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
What's the typical debt for Criminal Justice graduates from Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?
Median debt of just $13,000 against $44,159/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 4 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Are there apprenticeship options for Criminal Justice?
Beyond Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's classroom route, 17 registered apprenticeships map to Criminal Justice careers — including Correction Officer. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Criminal Justice graduates from Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus find jobs?
The very large job market (480,600 annual openings) works in favor of Criminal Justice graduates. The national outlook is driven by public safety staffing needs and retirement-driven turnover, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →