by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 103 associate degrees in criminal justice to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The criminal justice associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for criminal justice students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice.
Ashland University is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Ashland University
It's hard to beat Franklin University if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the large city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Franklin University
Owens Community College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the large suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Owens Community College
It is difficult to beat Stark State College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Stark State College
It is hard to beat University of Akron Main Campus if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from University of Akron Main Campus
COTC is a small public college located in the suburb of Newark.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Central Ohio Technical College
Miami University - Hamilton is a small public university located in the large suburb of Hamilton.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Miami University - Hamilton
Miami University - Middletown is a small public university located in the small suburb of Middletown.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Miami University - Middletown
Bryant & Stratton College - Parma is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Parma.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Bryant & Stratton College - Parma
Located in the large suburb of Cleveland, Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Remington College - Cleveland Campus
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 872 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 129 |
| Corrections | 33 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing | 3 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 1 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 1 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 1 |
