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

Massillon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $45,817 per year for indexed programs. Massillon has a population of about 32,177. Median household income is $55,308 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $119,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Massillon

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

#1

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 7.4 miles from Massillon BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $10,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Malone University

Canton, OH 7.9 miles from Massillon BOC Score 48.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,909
Avg net price $20,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 10.3 miles from Massillon BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 17.0 miles from Massillon BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 20.7 miles from Massillon BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 20.8 miles from Massillon BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 23.2 miles from Massillon BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 27.1 miles from Massillon BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Massillon

Massillon is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area (BLS area code 15940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$119,210Canton-Massillon, OH$133,345
Judge or Magistrate$98,790Canton-Massillon, OH$110,503
Police Supervisor$83,670Canton-Massillon, OH$93,591
Detective or Criminal Investigator$79,300OH statewide$88,702
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$64,340Canton-Massillon, OH$71,969
Correctional Officer$51,290Canton-Massillon, OH$57,371
Probation Officer$51,550Canton-Massillon, OH$57,662
Forensic Science TechnicianN/AOH statewide
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$57,730Canton-Massillon, OH$64,575
Information Security Analyst$98,900Canton-Massillon, OH$110,626

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.


Massillon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,308Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Massillon are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Massillon are: Attorney ($119,210), Information Security Analyst ($98,900), Judge or Magistrate ($98,790). 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 Canton instead of Massillon?

Canton, OH is 8.4 miles from Massillon 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 Massillon an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Massillon’s median household income of $55,308 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Massillon 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 Massillon

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.