School Level Program Admissions

Maryville University

Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Website

California State University San Marcos

Bachelor Online Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies Website

University of Texas Permian Basin

Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies Website

Utica University

Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Website

Campbellsville University

Associate AS in Criminal Justice Administration Website

Concordia University - Saint Paul

Bachelor BA in Criminal Justice Website

Michigan State University

Master Online MS in Cybercrime and Digital Investigation Website

University of Texas Permian Basin

Master Online MS in Criminal Justice Administration Website

Aurora University

Bachelor Online BA in Criminal Justice Website

Campbellsville University

Bachelor BS in Criminal Justice Administration Website
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University of Cincinnati was ranked at #3 in this list though and there are several other criminology programs in Ohio. There are community college programs offered like Columbus State Community College and then traditional universities like Ohio State and Ohio University if you hare looking for undergrad programs.

Some criminal justice programs may or may not require potential students to have already completed their associate has degree in fields related to criminal justice. While some traditional criminology degrees may offer general academics on the subject, you will likely see some specialized learning that can range in parole and probation to police administration education. It is also important for you to know what the educational landscape of Ohio looks like so we’ve pulled some other statistics (SOURCE) around the state:

  • 2013 population estimate: 11.5 million
  • Persons under the age of 18 years old: 22.9 percent
  • Persons with high school graduate level or higher: 88.2 percent
  • Persons with a bachelor has degree level or higher: 24.7 percent

Some of these stats can shed light on the current education, degree level, and overall population statistics of Ohio (which may help in a potential student has program decision).

What to Expect While Earning A Criminal Justice Degree in Ohio

Ohio is the seventh most populated state in the US and has several different school options in the state. There are over 85 different schools (which may vary in traditional non-profit schools to for-profit schools) and 30+ of those offer bachelor has degrees and higher levels. There are some colleges like the University of Dayton that are a Catholic, Marianist university that focuses on trying to have students become improvement agents in their community work through their criminal justice studies program. Each program will have a different approach to criminology which may include how the institution approaches their education in general (religious focus, online, etc.). If you are looking for advanced programs, it will be important for you to find a school offering the correct degree outcome for you.

Ohio Criminology Resources and Professional Organizations

A lot of Ohio criminology programs will require some real time experience that include a certain amount of training hours or even internships. Below is a list of some key organizations that are specific to Ohio and the criminology field which we encourage you to reach out to in hopes you can get firsthand knowledge of your desired career.

The reason we provide these organizations is because networking is a really important aspect of gaining employment someday. You can reach out to individuals and try to form these new contacts or at least ask them about their academic journey through their respective criminal justice degree. It could help you better understand what to expect and might become a new contact that you can utilize later after earning your degree.


Ohio Criminal Justice Careers

According to Wikipedia, some of the largest cities based on population in Ohio are:

  • Columbus, OH (800k+)
  • Cleveland, OH (385k+)
  • Cincinnati, OH (290k+)
  • Toledo, OH (280k+)
  • Akron, OH (190+)

It is important to note these larger cities as the bigger metro areas will typically have larger law enforcement presences (therefore a possible higher possibility of criminal justice jobs). According to the Columbus Police website the current chief earned a bachelor has degree in sociology and later became a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive program. For those considering potential employment in the Columbus Police, they also offer Police Applicant Study Sessions (P.A.S.S.) to help prepare those considering the Civil Service Examination for Police Officers. While our focus was on Columbus to shed some example details on the employment opportunities and preparation required for employment, Ohio has several criminal justice jobs available throughout the state and we encourage you to view all options and all specializations available.

Top Criminal Justice Jobs in Ohio

There are a lot different career options in Ohio when looking in the criminal justice field. There are multiple levels of government agencies you can choose to work with and even some possible private institutions that you can select as potential career paths. Here are some estimated numbers on the different agencies in the state of Ohio(SOURCE)

:

  • 7+ state agencies (i.e. Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation)
  • 85+ county agencies
  • 135+ city agencies
  • 80+ village agencies
  • 62+ township agencies
  • 25+ college and university agencies (i.e. Kent State University Police)

These statistics are for the entire state of Ohio that fall within the defined agencies and their levels but there are also numerous other agencies that might not fall into this category (and may or may not be hiring).

Ohio Criminology Job Field Outlook

The current statistics, according to ONET, show that Ohio has a current median salary of $55,100 which is lower than the average US median salary of $56,100 for sheriff patrol officers. While the median salary is slightly lower than the national average, it is always important to look at the job growth in the industry. The same job profile on ONET shows that Ohio is expected to see a 3 percent growth when looking at job openings expected growth from 2010 to 2020. The growth is positive for Ohio (while not massive) but shows a positive outlook for patrol officers. The Office of Criminal Justice Services actually has a page dedicated to funding for new law enforcement initiatives as the start-up costs often need support with new initiatives (which can contribute to the growth we talked about). There are also other important divisions to entertain potential job opportunities that can range from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. We encourage everybody to look at the full landscape of criminal justice career opportunities within Ohio and determine what is required from a training, education, or experience level to attain that position.

List of Criminal Justice Programs in Ohio

School Level Program Admissions

Maryville University

Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Website

California State University San Marcos

Bachelor Online Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies Website

University of Texas Permian Basin

Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies Website

Utica University

Bachelor Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Website

Campbellsville University

Associate AS in Criminal Justice Administration Website

Concordia University - Saint Paul

Bachelor BA in Criminal Justice Website

Michigan State University

Master Online MS in Cybercrime and Digital Investigation Website

University of Texas Permian Basin

Master Online MS in Criminal Justice Administration Website

Aurora University

Bachelor Online BA in Criminal Justice Website

Campbellsville University

Bachelor BS in Criminal Justice Administration Website

Campbellsville University

Master MS in Justice Studies: Criminology Track Website

Campbellsville University

Master MS in Justice Studies: Public Services Leadership and Social Justice Track Website

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Master Master of Science in Cyber and Homeland Security Website

Utica University

Bachelor Bachelor's in Criminal Intelligence Analysis Website

Utica University

Bachelor BS in Criminal Justice - Cyber Criminology and Policy Website
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View more online criminal justice programs currently accepting applications.

All Criminal Justice Programs

See below for the list of all of the Criminal Justice in Ohio. Find the best program for you online or in Ohio.

Ashland University

Ashland OH
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Baldwin-Wallace College

Berea OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Beckfield College-Tri-County

Cincinnati OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Certificate - Addictions Counseling

Bluffton University

Bluffton OH
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice

Brown Mackie College-Akron

Akron OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Diploma

Brown Mackie College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Diploma

Brown Mackie College-Findlay

Findlay OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Specialist Diploma

Brown Mackie College-North Canton

Canton OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Specialist Diploma

Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland

Cleveland OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Bryant and Stratton College-Eastlake

Eastlake OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Bryant and Stratton College-Parma

Parma OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Cedarville University

Cedarville OH
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology

Central State University

Wilberforce OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Chancellor University

Seven Hills OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Masters in Criminal Justice

Clark State Community College

Springfield OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology

Columbus State Community College

Columbus OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Corrections Online
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Online
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Online

Daymar College-Chillicothe

Chillicothe OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice

Daymar College-Jackson

Jackson OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice

Daymar College-Lancaster

Lancaster OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice

Daymar College-New Boston

New Boston OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice

Defiance College

Defiance OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - Digital Forensic
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science

Fortis College-Centerville

Centerville OH
  • Criminal Justice Certificate

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls OH
  • Criminal Justice Certificate

Fortis College-Ravenna

Ravenna OH
  • Criminal Justice Certificate

Greene County Vocational School District

Xenia OH
  • Corrections Certificate
  • Peace Officer Certificate

Harrison College-Grove City

Grove City OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Online

Heidelberg University

Tiffin OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Herzing University-Toledo

Toledo OH
  • A.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - Supervision and Management

Hocking College

Nelsonville OH
  • A.A.S. in Social Services Corrections and Criminal Justice

James A Rhodes State College

Lima OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula OH
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies

Kent State University at East Liverpool

East Liverpool OH
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Corrections
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Criminology & Deviance
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Justice & Human Relations
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Law & Society
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Policing

Kent State University at Kent

Kent OH
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Corrections
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Criminology & Deviance
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Justice & Human Relations
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Law & Society
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Policing

Kent State University at Salem

Salem OH
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Corrections
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Criminology & Deviance
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Justice & Human Relations
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Law & Society
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Policing

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton OH
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies

Kent State University at Trumbull

Warren OH
  • A.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia OH
  • A.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies

Lake Erie College

Painesville OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice - Corrections Certificate
  • Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Certificate

Lincoln College of Technology-Dayton

Dayton OH
  • Criminal Justice Certificate

Lourdes University

Sylvania OH
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice

Marion Technical College

Marion OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Miami-Jacobs Career College

Independence OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Miami-Jacobs Career College-Columbus

Columbus OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Miami-Jacobs Career College-Dayton

Dayton OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Miami-Jacobs Career College-Sharonville

Sharonville OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Miami-Jacobs Career College-Springboro

Springboro OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Miami-Jacobs Career College-Troy

Troy OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon OH
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice

Muskingum University

New Concord OH
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice

North Central State College

Mansfield OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice - Basic Police Officer
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice - Basic Police Officer Online
  • Associates of Criminal Justice
  • Forensic Science Certificate

Northwest State Community College

Archbold OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus OH
  • B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Ohio Northern University

Ada OH
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice

Ohio University-Athens

Athens OH
  • B.S. in Forensic Chemistry

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe OH
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster OH
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice

Owens Community College

Toledo OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights OH
  • Criminal Justice Certificate

Remington College-Cleveland Campus

Cleveland OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice
  • Associates of Criminal Justice Online

Remington College-Cleveland West Campus

North Olmsted OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice
  • Associates of Criminal Justice Online

Sinclair Community College

Dayton OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Basic Police Officer Training Certificate
  • Criminal Justice -Corrections Certificate
  • Criminal Justice -Crime Mapping Certificate
  • Criminal Justice -Homeland Security Certificate
  • Criminal Justice -Law Enforcement Certificate

Southern State Community College

Hillsboro OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Stark State College

North Canton OH
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice - Homeland Defense Certificate
  • Law Enforcement Academy Certificate

Strayer University-Ohio

Mason OH
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.B. in Criminal Justice Online

Terra State Community College

Fremont OH
  • A.A.S. in Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice
  • A.S. in Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice

The University of Findlay

Findlay OH
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice Administration - Corrections
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice Administration - Law Enforcement
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice

Tiffin University

Tiffin OH
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Cyber-Defense and Information Security
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Forensic Science
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Homeland Security/Terrorism
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Union Institute & University

Cincinnati OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Management

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology - Public Safety & Security Administration
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Computer Security Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Computer Forensics Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Forensic Psychology Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Forensic Studies Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Forensic Study of Behavior Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Technology - Security Administration Certificate

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Online
  • B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice Online
  • Paralegal Studies Certificate
  • Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

Batavia OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • Associates of Criminal Justice - Forensics
  • Associates of Criminal Justice - Law Enf w/Police Acdy
  • Associates of Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Online
  • B.S. in Paralegal Studies
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice Online
  • Paralegal Studies Certificate
  • Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College

Blue Ash OH
  • Associates of Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Administration Certificate
  • Criminal Justice Juvenile Corrections Certificate

University of Dayton

Dayton OH
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice

University of Mount Union

Alliance OH
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice
  • Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

University of Toledo

Toledo OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • M.A. in Criminal Justice

Urbana University

Urbana OH
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership
  • M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration

Washington State Community College

Marietta OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Wilmington College

Wilmington OH
  • A.B. in Criminal Justice

Xavier University

Cincinnati OH
  • A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice

Youngstown State University

Youngstown OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • B.S.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • B.S.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Legal Processes
  • B.S.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Loss Prevention / Assets Protection
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice

Zane State College

Zanesville OH
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice - Police Science

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