Criminal justice programs in Union City, GA
4 schools within 30 miles of Union City, GA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, 12 miles away. Police officers in Georgia earn a median $58,120 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 12 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in GA
- $58,120
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Union City, GA
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Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · 12 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +19
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Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
What police officers earn in Georgia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in GeorgiaHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $58,120
- $27.94 an hour
- Typical range
- $43,690–$76,250
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in GA
- 22,170
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.5%
- 51,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest police academy & criminal justice schools to Union City?
The closest are Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta, 12 mi), Chattahoochee Technical College (Marietta, 23 mi), and Georgia Piedmont Technical College (Clarkston, 23 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Union City cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,407 to $13,761. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Union City?
Across Georgia, the median pay is $58,120 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Union City?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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