Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Akron, OH (2026)

Akron, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $29,345 per year for indexed programs. Akron has a population of about 189,526. Median household income is $48,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $126,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Akron

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Akron. Distances are calculated from Akron city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Akron

Akron is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

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.

Akron at a Glance

Other Akron-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Cuyahoga Falls, OH – 5.8 mi away (49,206 pop)
• Barberton, OH – 6.5 mi away (26,120 pop)
• Stow, OH – 8.1 mi away (34,711 pop)
• Green, OH – 9.4 mi away (25,673 pop)
• Kent, OH – 9.6 mi away (30,071 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Akron, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Akron. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Stark (15.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Akron?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Akron are: Attorney ($126,270), Forensic Science Technician ($106,330), Information Security Analyst ($104,530). 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 Cuyahoga Falls instead of Akron?

Cuyahoga Falls, OH is 5.8 miles from Akron and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Akron an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Akron’s median household income of $48,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Akron 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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Data verified: June 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.