Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Massillon, OH (2026)

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

Massillon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 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 digital forensics-related role is Computer Systems Analysts at a median $100,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Massillon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics 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.

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 20.2 miles from Massillon
  • 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

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 83.2 miles from Massillon
  • 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

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#3

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 89.6 miles from Massillon
  • 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

#4

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 93.6 miles from Massillon
  • 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 137.7 miles from Massillon
  • 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 157.8 miles from Massillon
  • 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 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $98,900 Canton-Massillon, OH $110,626
Computer Occupations, All Other $62,770 Canton-Massillon, OH $70,213
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,300 OH statewide $88,702
Forensic Science Technicians N/A OH statewide –
Computer Systems Analysts $100,630 Canton-Massillon, OH $112,562
Computer Network Support Specialists $65,810 Canton-Massillon, OH $73,613
Private Detectives and Investigators $38,750 Canton-Massillon, OH $43,345
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,760 Canton-Massillon, OH $90,336

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

Metric Value Source
Population 32,177 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,308 Census 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 digital forensics schools are near Massillon, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Massillon. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (89.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Massillon are: Computer Systems Analysts ($100,630), Information Security Analysts ($98,900), Network and Computer Systems Administrators ($80,760). 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 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 Massillon an affordable place to study digital forensics?

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: 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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