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Criminology Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 427 students earned their Criminology degrees in OH.

A Criminology major is the 72nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in Ohio

Criminology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 373
Master’s Degree 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminology majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in Ohio

There are 14,500 people in the state and 465,550 people in the nation working in criminology jobs.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in Ohio

Criminology grads earn an average of $67,230 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Ohio that offer criminology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Ohio State.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. In their early career, Wright State University - Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $36,906.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,312 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Capital University

Columbus
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,020 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,031 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Mount St. Joe.

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Graduates earn an average $41,054 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Heidelburg College. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,579. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,933 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,689 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,309. 100% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
1,012 Total Students

In their early career, Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus grads earn an average salary of $44,737. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 88% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
1,749 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Criminology Careers in OH

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Managers 7% $97,600
Sociologists 0% $64,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Political Science & Government 1,433
Economics 1,136
Sociology 702
International Relations & Security 446
Anthropology 295
Geography & Cartography 264
General Social Sciences 85
Urban Studies 84

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