Best Forensic Science Schools Near Piqua, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Piqua, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,491 to $19,407 per year for indexed programs. Piqua has a population of about 20,533. Median household income is $63,770 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $83,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Piqua

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

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 35.8 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,443
Avg net price $24,468/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 43.7 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $10,809/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,491
Out‑of‑state$19,407
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 47.9 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH 56.0 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $11,286/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,491
Out‑of‑state$19,407
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH 69.7 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,996
Avg net price $27,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Defiance College

Defiance, OH 79.4 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,351
Avg net price $26,337/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 86.9 miles from Piqua
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 90.3 miles from Piqua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Piqua

Piqua is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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)
Forensic Science Technician N/A OH statewide –
Detective and Criminal Investigator $83,620 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $90,205
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $76,310 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,319

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.

Piqua at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,533 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,770 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 13.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Piqua, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Piqua. The closest is Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH (35.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Findlay (69.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Piqua?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Piqua are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($83,620), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($76,310). 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 Troy instead of Piqua?

Troy, OH is 7.5 miles from Piqua 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 Piqua an affordable place to study forensic science?

Piqua’s median household income of $63,770 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Piqua 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 Piqua

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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