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

Marietta, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $17,575 per year for indexed programs. Marietta has a population of about 13,282. Median household income is $45,986 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $131,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Marietta

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Marietta. Distances are calculated from Marietta 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 Marietta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Washington State Community College

Marietta, OH 0.7 miles from Marietta BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$4,128 - $13,539
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#2

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV 14.8 miles from Marietta BOC Score64.5
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#3

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 35.6 miles from Marietta BOC Score63.0
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#4

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH 41.4 miles from Marietta BOC Score44.3
Published tuition$5,300 - $17,575
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#5

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH 42.3 miles from Marietta BOC Score48.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Marietta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Attorney$131,020
Judge or Magistrate$95,260
Police Supervisor$98,380
Detective or Criminal Investigator$79,300
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$77,020
Correctional Officer$59,370
Probation Officer$61,120
Forensic Science TechnicianN/A
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$60,420
Information Security Analyst$110,480

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.


Marietta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Marietta. The closest is Washington State Community College in Marietta, OH (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Muskingum University (42.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Ohio are: Attorney ($131,020), Information Security Analyst ($110,480), Police Supervisor ($98,380). Wages for Marietta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Marietta?

Parkersburg, WV is 12.3 miles from Marietta 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 Marietta an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Marietta’s median household income of $45,986 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marietta 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 Marietta

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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.