James A. Rhodes State College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Lima, OH (2026)
Lima, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Lima has a population of about 35,304. Median household income is $43,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $110,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Lima
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Lima. Distances are calculated from Lima city center.
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 Lima. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Apollo Career Center
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--
Ohio Northern University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--
Bluffton University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Vantage Career Center
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Lima
Lima is part of the Lima, OH metro area (BLS area code 30620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $83,260 | Lima, OH | $92,821 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $95,260 | OH statewide | $106,198 |
| Police Supervisor | $76,010 | Lima, OH | $84,738 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $79,300 | OH statewide | $88,406 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $62,170 | Lima, OH | $69,309 |
| Correctional Officer | $59,240 | Lima, OH | $66,042 |
| Probation Officer | $62,150 | Lima, OH | $69,287 |
| Forensic Science Technician | N/A | OH statewide | – |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $48,140 | Lima, OH | $53,668 |
| Information Security Analyst | $110,480 | OH statewide | $123,166 |
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.
Lima at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,304 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,370 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lima-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Sidney, OH – 31.3 mi away (21,267 pop)
- Findlay, OH – 32.5 mi away (48,701 pop)
- Piqua, OH – 41.4 mi away (21,498 pop)
- Troy, OH – 48.5 mi away (25,770 pop)
- Bowling Green, OH – 50.1 mi away (32,335 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Lima, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Lima. The closest is James A. Rhodes State College in Lima, OH (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vantage Career Center (25.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Lima?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Lima are: Information Security Analyst ($110,480), Judge or Magistrate ($95,260), Attorney ($83,260). 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 Sidney instead of Lima?
Sidney, OH is 31.3 miles from Lima 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 Lima an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Lima’s median household income of $43,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lima 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.
Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs
- Criminal Justice accreditation: what to look for
- Criminal Justice concentrations and specializations
- Is a Criminal Justice degree worth it?
- Main Criminal Justice degree guide
- Online Criminal Justice programs in Ohio
- Criminal Justice programs by state
Other Programs Available in Lima
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lima:
- Nursing programs in Lima, OH
- Business Administration programs in Lima, OH
- Computer Science programs in Lima, OH
- Psychology programs in Lima, OH
- Education programs in Lima, OH
- Engineering programs in Lima, OH
- Technology programs in Lima, OH
- Liberal Arts programs in Lima, OH
- Healthcare programs in Lima, OH
- Cybersecurity programs in Lima, OH
- Accounting programs in Lima, OH
- Healthcare Administration programs in Lima, OH
- Social Work programs in Lima, OH
- Counseling programs in Lima, OH
Related from Our Editorial Library
- Best Accredited Online Colleges (2026)
- Best Online Colleges Ranking
- Effective Learning Strategies for Online Students
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.
Back to Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Ohio (2026)
Return to Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Ohio (2026)