Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Findlay, OH (2026)

Findlay, Ohio has 34 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $4,698 to $39,800 per year for indexed programs. Findlay has a population of about 40,280. Median household income is $57,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $98,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Findlay

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Findlay, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Findlay 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 Findlay. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 17.1 miles from Findlay 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

#2

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 21.8 miles from Findlay 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

#3

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 22.7 miles from Findlay BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 41.8 miles from Findlay 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

#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 42.6 miles from Findlay BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH 46.0 miles from Findlay BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,150
Avg net price $23,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron, OH 59.5 miles from Findlay BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $17,480/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 89.9 miles from Findlay 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
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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 Findlay

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,300
Forensic Science TechnicianN/A
Statistician$98,190
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$77,020

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.


Findlay at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,280Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Findlay. The closest is Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wright State University-Lake Campus (57.2 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles in Ohio are: Statistician ($98,190), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($79,300), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($77,020). Wages for Findlay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bowling Green instead of Findlay?

Bowling Green, OH is 22.9 miles from Findlay 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 Findlay an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Findlay’s median household income of $57,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Findlay 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 Findlay

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.