Compare 23 Corrections. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $42,890.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Corrections tells a different story. Across 23 programs in Ohio, earnings range from $33,281 to $55,612—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Dayton's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $55,612, well above the state average of $42,890. Close behind, Tiffin University ($54,152) and Lake Erie College ($54,097) demonstrate how specialized programs at focused institutions can compete with larger universities.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $55,612 | 22 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #2 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | $54,152 | 53 | $27,000 | Good | $19,462 | Challenging |
| #3 | Lake Erie CollegePrivate | $54,097 | 6 | $26,000 | Good | $26,022 | Challenging |
| #4 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $51,448 | 28 | $25,000 | Good | $21,110 | Challenging |
| #5 | $51,323 | 117 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | High | |
| #6 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $49,436 | 18 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,484 | High |
| #7 | $47,472 | 205 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | High | |
| #8 | University Of ToledoPublic | $47,321 | 103 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | Challenging |
| #9 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $44,274 | 9 | $25,369 | Manageable | $21,502 | High |
| #10 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $44,168 | 23 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,885 | High |
| #11 | Lourdes UniversityPrivate | $43,437 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,810 | High |
| #12 | $42,565 | 110 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High | |
| #13 | $42,304 | 61 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #14 | $41,097 | 178 | $24,500 | Challenging | $21,394 | High | |
| #15 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $39,009 | 12 | $25,439 | Challenging | $30,702 | High |
| #16 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $38,918 | 20 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,246 | High |
| #17 | Central State UniversityPublic | $38,082 | 22 | $30,739 | High | $17,178 | High |
| #18 | $35,416 | 8 | $25,000 | High | $24,155 | High | |
| #19 | Defiance CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 14 | $26,813 | High | $30,425 | High |
| #20 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $33,281 | 18 | $23,000 | High | $34,512 | High |
| #21 | Wilmington CollegePrivate | $31,133 | 11 | $24,208 | High | $27,288 | High |
| #22 | Notre Dame CollegePrivate | $29,704 | 12 | $27,000 | High | $32,900 | High |
| #23 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $28,960 | 16 | $27,000 | High | $38,000 | High |
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