Sponsored Schools
Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Ohio
2,222 students earned Police Science degrees in Ohio in the 2021-2022 year.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors in Ohio
Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Associate Degree | 1,380 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 656 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 151 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 151 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 33 |
Gender Distribution
In Ohio, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of police science majors in Ohio is as follows:
- Asian: 0.9%
- Black or African American: 15.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
- White: 67.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 6.9%

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Ohio
There are 30,050 people in the state and 829,560 people in the nation working in police science jobs.

Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Ohio
In this state, police science grads earn an average of $61,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,400.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in OH
Some of the careers police science majors go into include:
Job Title | OH Job Growth | OH Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Private Detectives and Investigators | 7% | $38,080 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 3% | $67,970 |
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 3% | $60,980 |
Bailiffs | -5% | $45,700 |
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Police Science Report
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
![]() |
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |