Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Kent, OH (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kent, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. Kent has a population of about 27,190. Median household income is $42,524 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Forensic Science Technicians at a median $106,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Kent

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 9.3 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
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: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 94.9 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,942
Avg net price $26,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 98.6 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 118.8 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,988
Avg net price $7,714/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 148.3 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 177.6 miles from Kent
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Forensics Wages Near Kent

Kent 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $104,530 Akron, OH $111,916
Computer Occupations, All Other $64,880 Akron, OH $69,465
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $76,230 Akron, OH $81,617
Forensic Science Technicians $106,330 Akron, OH $113,844
Computer Systems Analysts $101,040 Akron, OH $108,180
Computer Network Support Specialists $72,360 Akron, OH $77,473
Private Detectives and Investigators $41,420 Akron, OH $44,347
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $89,380 Akron, OH $95,696

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.

Kent at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,190 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,524 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Kent, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Kent. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (9.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marion Technical College (98.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Kent?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Kent are: Forensic Science Technicians ($106,330), Information Security Analysts ($104,530), Computer Systems Analysts ($101,040). 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 Stow instead of Kent?

Stow, OH is 4.3 miles from Kent and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kent an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Kent’s median household income of $42,524 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kent 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 Kent

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

Data verified: September 7, 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.

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