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Criminology bachelor's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$49,632Median year-4 earnings

$22,250Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · $21,922 federal debt$58,865 2Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusMansfield · $21,922 federal debt$58,865 3Mount St. Joseph UniversityCincinnati · Debt not reported$58,825 4Cleveland State UniversityCleveland · $25,000 federal debt$52,713 5Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $21,669 federal debt$49,632 6Capital UniversityColumbus · $27,000 federal debt$49,041 7Wright State University-Lake CampusCelina · $27,250 federal debt$46,939 8Wright State University-Main CampusDayton · $27,250 federal debt$46,939 9University of Akron Main CampusAkron · $22,250 federal debt$46,577

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $132,060
Middle 50% wage range: $106,390–$147,620
State employment: 410
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $54,850–$160,260

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $129,940
Middle 50% wage range: $92,740–$168,600
State employment: 7,360
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,770–$211,540

19-3041Sociologists

State median wage: $78,850
Middle 50% wage range: $71,680–$95,620
State employment: 130
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $68,040–$104,560

25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $76,610
Middle 50% wage range: $49,570–$94,570
State employment: 420
Projected growth: +1.5%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $35,920–$116,170

19-4099Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

State median wage: $49,210
Middle 50% wage range: $42,990–$65,870
State employment: 1,020
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 11,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,890–$81,970

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus	$58,865	$21,922
2	Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus	Mansfield	$58,865	$21,922
3	Mount St. Joseph University	Cincinnati	$58,825	Not available
4	Cleveland State University	Cleveland	$52,713	$25,000
5	Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	$49,632	$21,669
6	Capital University	Columbus	$49,041	$27,000
7	Wright State University-Lake Campus	Celina	$46,939	$27,250
8	Wright State University-Main Campus	Dayton	$46,939	$27,250
9	University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	$46,577	$22,250

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Criminology in Ohio

What do Criminology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,632 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $22,250 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Ohio State University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.