New Philadelphia, Ohio has 12 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,708 to $48,986 per year for indexed programs. New Philadelphia has a population of about 17,563. Median household income is $60,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $79,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to New Philadelphia
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near New Philadelphia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Philadelphia 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 New Philadelphia.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,600
Avg net price
$13,946/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,544
Avg net price
$12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 69
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$21,637/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 86
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,996
Avg net price
$27,221/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,928
Avg net price
$24,478/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,443
Avg net price
$24,468/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,500
Avg net price
$15,415/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near New Philadelphia
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | N/A |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $79,300 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $77,020 |
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.
New Philadelphia at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 17,563 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,932 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other New Philadelphia-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Massillon, OH – 21.1 mi away (32,258 pop)
- Canton, OH – 22.6 mi away (272,768 pop)
- Green, OH – 32.0 mi away (25,673 pop)
- Alliance, OH – 33.8 mi away (31,917 pop)
- Wooster, OH – 34.5 mi away (31,483 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near New Philadelphia, OH?
Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near New Philadelphia. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (40.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fairmont State University (96.8 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Ohio are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($79,300), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($77,020). Wages for New Philadelphia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Massillon instead of New Philadelphia?
Massillon, OH is 21.1 miles from New Philadelphia and has its own set of local forensic science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is New Philadelphia an affordable place to study forensic science?
New Philadelphia’s median household income of $60,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Philadelphia 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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