Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Springfield, OH (2026)

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

Springfield, Ohio has 4 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,875 to $26,266 per year for indexed programs. Springfield has a population of about 58,410. Median household income is $45,883 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $110,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Springfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Springfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Springfield 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 Springfield. 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 24.6 miles from Springfield
  • 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

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 58.2 miles from Springfield
  • 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

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 60.6 miles from Springfield
  • 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

#4

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 88.1 miles from Springfield
  • 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 130.3 miles from Springfield
  • 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

#6

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 143.8 miles from Springfield
  • 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 Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, OH metro area (BLS area code 44220). 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 $110,480 OH statewide $122,077
Computer Occupations, All Other $109,780 OH statewide $121,304
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,300 OH statewide $87,624
Forensic Science Technicians N/A OH statewide –
Computer Systems Analysts $82,730 Springfield, OH $91,414
Computer Network Support Specialists $65,940 Springfield, OH $72,862
Private Detectives and Investigators $47,200 OH statewide $52,155
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,260 Springfield, OH $90,895

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.

Springfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,410 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,883 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Springfield. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (24.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (88.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Springfield are: Information Security Analysts ($110,480), Computer Occupations, All Other ($109,780), Computer Systems Analysts ($82,730). 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 Fairborn instead of Springfield?

Fairborn, OH is 14.5 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,883 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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 Springfield

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

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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