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Criminal Justice in Ohio

Criminal Justice Schools in Ohio

490 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Ohio

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 381
Associate Degree 80
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, a criminal justice major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 17,760 people employed in jobs related to a criminal justice degree, compared to 594,390 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in Ohio

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $81,560, compared to a typical salary of $93,100 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
809 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Union will pay a net price of $28,463.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,933 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
5,926 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

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Stark State College

North Canton
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,772 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,829. 29% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
2,451 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,681. 83% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.97 years to graduate.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,536 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,624. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,186 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Notre Dame College

Cleveland
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,585 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,842. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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Criminal Justice Careers in OH

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 9% $60,450
Police and Detective Supervisors 2% $80,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Criminal Justice Studies 1,289
Criminal Justice & Police Science 890
61
Corrections 38
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 15
Criminal Investigation/Interviewing 3
Security & Loss Prevention Services 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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