Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Delaware, OH (2026)

Delaware, Ohio has 29 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $6,362 to $43,234 per year for indexed programs. Delaware has a population of about 43,168. Median household income is $92,928 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $100,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Delaware

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Delaware, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Delaware city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Delaware. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 20.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH 45.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 51.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score 65.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 58.1 miles from Delaware BOC Score 30.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,267
Avg net price $13,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Zane State College

Zanesville, OH 59.4 miles from Delaware BOC Score 51.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,006
Avg net price $8,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH 59.4 miles from Delaware BOC Score 75.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $5,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 60.3 miles from Delaware BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 62.5 miles from Delaware BOC Score 45.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio crime analysis page.


Crime Analysis Wages Near Delaware

Delaware is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,000Columbus, OH$82,723
Forensic Science Technician$78,170Columbus, OH$81,853
Statistician$78,040Columbus, OH$81,717
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$100,890Columbus, OH$105,644

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Delaware at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,168Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,928Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Delaware, OH?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Delaware. The closest is Otterbein University in Westerville, OH (13.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (57.7 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Delaware?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Delaware are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($100,890), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($79,000), Forensic Science Technician ($78,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dublin instead of Delaware?

Dublin, OH is 12.7 miles from Delaware and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Delaware an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Delaware’s median household income of $92,928 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Delaware while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Delaware

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Delaware:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.