12 colleges · Ohio
Criminology colleges in Ohio
12 colleges in Ohio offer a bachelor's degree in criminology (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $41,539 a year after graduating, compared with $42,252 nationally.
All criminology programs in Ohio
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH | 175 | $44,457 | $58,865 | $19,500 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusMansfield, OH | 1 | $44,457 | $58,865 | $19,500 |
| Mount St. Joseph UniversityCincinnati, OH | 7 | n/a | $58,825 | n/a |
| Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH | 65 | $41,099 | $52,713 | $23,240 |
| Capital UniversityColumbus, OH | 19 | $35,785 | $49,041 | $24,500 |
| Wright State University-Lake CampusCelina, OH | 4 | $41,539 | $46,939 | $23,751 |
| Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH | 30 | $41,539 | $46,939 | $23,751 |
| University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH | 1 | n/a | $46,577 | n/a |
| Heidelberg UniversityTiffin, OH | 11 | n/a | n/a | $27,000 |
| Hiram CollegeHiram, OH | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Ohio offer criminology?
12 colleges in Ohio awarded bachelor's degrees in criminology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do criminology graduates earn the most in Ohio?
Ohio State University-Main Campus, with median earnings of $58,865 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Criminology nationwide · All colleges in Ohio
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.