Criminology at Ohio State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminology, consider the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is located in Columbus, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 175 criminology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Criminology Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Criminology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 161 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 159 |
Earnings for Criminology Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Criminology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,830 |
| 2 years | $37,808 |
| 3 years | $42,654 |
| 4 years | $50,244 |
| 5 years | $57,464 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Criminology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $50,244, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Criminology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus is $21,922.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Criminology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 63% women (111) and 37% men (64).
Criminology Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 175 bachelor’s criminology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 63% were women (111) and 37% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 119 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Criminology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminology Concentrations at Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Criminology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 175 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminology Graduates
Graduates of the Criminology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Criminology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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