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2027 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Ohio

53 Colleges in the United States
2,377 Criminal Justice & Corrections Degrees Awarded
$42,458 Avg Early-Career Salary

Criminal Justice & Corrections degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 53 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best criminal justice & corrections schools.

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Best Schools for Criminal Justice & Corrections in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall criminal justice & corrections education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Criminal Justice & Corrections

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Our analysis ranked Cedarville University the best school in the country for a degree in criminal justice & corrections. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Cedarville University generally make around $57,104. Typical student debt for the program is $22,110. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Cedarville University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best criminal justice & corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 338 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $49,712 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,253 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong criminal justice & corrections program will find one at University Of Dayton, which ranked #3. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $25,150 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from University Of Dayton

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A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the top schools for criminal justice & corrections. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 110 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $36,468. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Ohio University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice & corrections, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 22 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $44,159 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Ohio University Main Campus

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The University Of Findlay placed #6 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. The University Of Findlay graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Findlay in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from The University Of Findlay earn around $57,676 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete this degree. Read more about the criminal justice & corrections program at The University Of Findlay

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Columbus State Community College landed the #7 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. There were roughly 51 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Columbus State Community College

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University Of Toledo landed the #8 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. This large public university is located in the city of Toledo. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 51 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $37,548 in their early career. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the criminal justice & corrections program at University Of Toledo

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Baldwin Wallace College earned the #9 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Berea. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 21 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $42,407 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Baldwin Wallace College

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University came in at #10 for criminal justice & corrections this year. Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. Xavier University awarded about 26 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $48,079 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,396 to complete this degree. Read more about the criminal justice & corrections program at Xavier University

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Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #11 for criminal justice & corrections this year. Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Cleveland. Cuyahoga Community College District awarded about 31 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $38,595 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,149. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Cuyahoga Community College District

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville landed the #12 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 12 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $43,020 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,029 to complete this degree. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Owens Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg. Owens Community College awarded about 72 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Owens Community College earn around $51,319 in the first couple years of their career. Owens Community College graduates carry a median of $15,663 in student loans. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Owens Community College

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Kent State University At Kent earned the #14 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 156 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Kent State University At Kent earn around $33,980 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,843. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Kent State University At Kent

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Franklin University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 3% of students complete a degree within six years here. Franklin University awarded about 101 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $38,103 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete this degree. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Franklin University

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Youngstown State University placed #16 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Youngstown State University awarded about 119 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Youngstown State University generally make around $37,325. Students borrow a median of $24,465 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Youngstown State University

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Central Ohio Technical College landed the #17 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Newark. About 55 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Central Ohio Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Central Ohio Technical College generally make around $40,065. Typical student debt for the program is $16,779. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Central Ohio Technical College

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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College landed the #18 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Batavia. There were roughly 11 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Clermont College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn around $38,399 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College graduates carry a median of $16,799 in student loans. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College landed the #19 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. Set in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a large public institution. There were roughly 21 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earn around $38,399 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,799 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University placed #20 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Ashland University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Ashland University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Ashland University earn around $42,172 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,406. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Ashland University

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North Central State College came in at #21 for criminal justice & corrections this year. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 34 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at North Central State College in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of North Central State College earn a median of $50,218 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,782. Read more about the criminal justice & corrections program at North Central State College

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University placed #22 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tiffin. Tiffin University graduates 40% of students within six years. Tiffin University awarded about 38 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Tiffin University generally make around $53,145. Typical student debt for the program is $30,758. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Tiffin University

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University Of Mount Union came in at #23 for criminal justice & corrections this year. Located in the town of Alliance, University Of Mount Union is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Mount Union awarded about 12 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $38,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for University Of Mount Union

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Lakeland Community College landed the #24 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Kirtland. Lakeland Community College awarded about 16 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $51,941 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,857. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Lakeland Community College

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James A Rhodes State College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Set in the rural area of Lima, James A Rhodes State College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 19 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at James A Rhodes State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from James A Rhodes State College generally make around $47,074. Typical student debt for the program is $17,070. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for James A Rhodes State College

Rest of the Top 50 Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s criminal justice & corrections ranking:

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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
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Stark State College
North Canton, OH
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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
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Zane State College
Zanesville, OH
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Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 53 schools evaluated.

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