How many colleges in Ohio offer Criminology programs?

CampusPin currently lists 96 U.S. colleges and universities in Ohio that offer Criminology programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Criminology program in Ohio?

Among the 50 Criminology programs listed in Ohio, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,736 to $64,671 (median around $14,226). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Criminology degree lead to?

A Criminology degree commonly leads to roles such as Criminologist, Crime Analyst, Research Analyst, Corrections Specialist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 sociologists median $101,690)..

Can I apply to a Criminology program in Ohio with the Common App?

Many Criminology programs in Ohio accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Criminology colleges in Ohio

CampusPin lists 96 U.S. colleges in Ohio that offer Criminology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Criminology applies social science to understand why crime happens, how offenders behave, and how laws, courts, and corrections respond, suiting students drawn to research and policy.

Schools in Ohio that offer Criminology

Criminology programs in Ohio: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 96 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

22 / 28

Universities / 2-year

37 / 13

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,736–$64,671

Median in-state tuition

$14,226

Lowest published in-state tuition

Cuyahoga Community College District

$3,736

Most selective

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

17% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Kent State University at Kent

24,755 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Criminology program

Criminological theory and explanations of offending
Research methods and study design for social science
Quantitative analysis of crime and justice data
Penology, corrections, and the study of recidivism
Criminal law and the structure of the justice system
Victimology and the impact of crime on victims
Policing, courts, and corrections as social institutions
Juvenile delinquency and life-course patterns of crime
Crime policy analysis and program evaluation

Where a Criminology degree can lead

Criminologist
Crime Analyst
Research Analyst
Corrections Specialist
Victim Advocate
Policy Researcher

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 sociologists median $101,690).

Criminology students examine crime as a social problem: what drives offending, how victims are affected, and how the institutions built to respond, from policing and courts to prisons and parole, actually function. Coursework blends sociology, psychology, and law, with students reading criminological theory, analyzing patterns in offense data, debating how societies define and punish wrongdoing, and studying specific issues like recidivism, rehabilitation, juvenile offending, and policy reform. Unlike criminal justice, which trains people for the operational roles of officer, court clerk, or correctional staff, criminology centers on the why behind crime, leaning on research design and statistical analysis to test ideas and inform decisions rather than on day-to-day enforcement procedure.

Many entry roles are open to graduates of a bachelor's program, while research, analysis, and faculty positions in this field often expect a master's degree, and some applied research careers favor doctoral training; aspiring students should verify the requirements for their intended role. Programs typically culminate in a capstone project, a research methods sequence, or a supervised internship with an agency or nonprofit rather than a clinical placement or studio. There is no single license tied to the major itself, though work in certain government or analytic settings can require background clearance, which should be confirmed locally. Graduates work in law enforcement and intelligence analysis units, courts and corrections agencies, victim-services and advocacy organizations, research institutes, think tanks, and public-policy offices.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of sociologists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $101,690 and projects employment to grow about 3.6% from 2024 to 2034; a master's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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