Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Middletown, OH (2026)

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

Middletown, Ohio has 3 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,154 to $26,266 per year for indexed programs. Middletown has a population of about 50,607. Median household income is $54,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $114,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Middletown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Middletown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Middletown 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 Middletown. 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

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 19.7 miles from Middletown
  • 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

#2

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 87.7 miles from Middletown
  • 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

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#3

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 100.3 miles from Middletown
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 127.8 miles from Middletown
  • 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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#5

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 156.5 miles from Middletown
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 185.6 miles from Middletown
  • 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

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

Digital Forensics Wages Near Middletown

Middletown is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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 $114,300 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $119,811
Computer Occupations, All Other $84,700 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $88,784
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,110 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $96,551
Forensic Science Technicians N/A OH statewide –
Computer Systems Analysts $103,450 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $108,438
Computer Network Support Specialists $71,920 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $75,388
Private Detectives and Investigators $46,190 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,417
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,530 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $106,426

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.

Middletown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,607 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,985 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Middletown. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ivy Tech Community College (97.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Middletown are: Information Security Analysts ($114,300), Computer Systems Analysts ($103,450), Network and Computer Systems Administrators ($101,530). 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 Lebanon instead of Middletown?

Lebanon, OH is 9.8 miles from Middletown 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 Middletown an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Middletown’s median household income of $54,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Middletown 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 Middletown

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

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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