University of Dayton — Dayton, OH

Criminal Justice and Corrections

at University of Dayton · Dayton, OH

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $34,305/yr starting out — that's 14% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 29.4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $29,533/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $126,604 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$65,881/yr

Starting Salary

$34,305

Finish Rate

80.2%

$65,881/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $29,533/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $36,348/yr)

4 Years Total

$263,524

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$126,604

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$343,050

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$126,604

Pays for Itself In

29.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+14%

Ahead After 10 Years

$216,446

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost17.6/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost1.9/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.