Criminal justice programs in Illinois
We found 44 schools offering police academy & criminal justice training in Illinois, with campuses in Chicago, Rockford, Moline, and Glen Ellyn and more. Police officers in Illinois earn a median $100,520 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 44
- Public colleges
- 41
- Median pay in IL
- $100,520
- Cities with schools
- 15
24 police academy & criminal justice schools
School results
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +5
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
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City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- Welding
- +4
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CAD & drafting
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- +3
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- IT support & networking
- +2
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Highland Community College - Illinois
Freeport, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +21
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +19
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +11
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Taylor Business Institute
Chicago, IL · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical billing & coding
- Electronics technician
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
Criminal justice programs by city
- Chicago (15 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (11 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (7 within 30 mi)
- Rockford (4 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (10 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (6 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (16 within 30 mi)
- Des Plaines (17 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (14 within 30 mi)
- Downers Grove (18 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (6 within 30 mi)
- O'Fallon (3 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (6 within 30 mi)
- Woodstock (6 within 30 mi)
- Godfrey (3 within 30 mi)
What police officers earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in IllinoisHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $100,520
- $48.33 an hour
- Typical range
- $58,420–$119,560
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 29,180
- 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
How many police academy & criminal justice schools are in Illinois?
We list 44 schools in Illinois with police academy & criminal justice programs: 41 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Chicago, Rockford, Moline, Glen Ellyn, and Grayslake.
Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in Illinois?
Yes. 41 public colleges in Illinois offer police academy & criminal justice. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does police academy & criminal justice school cost in Illinois?
Among the 44 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $19,854. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do police officers make in Illinois?
The median pay for police officers in Illinois is $100,520 a year, and most earn between $58,420 and $119,560, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Illinois?
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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- Medical assistant schools (39)
- Auto mechanic schools (38)
- LPN programs (36)
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Criminal justice programs in other states
- California (109)
- North Carolina (59)
- Texas (52)
- New York (45)
- Ohio (40)
- Florida (39)
- Michigan (31)
- Virginia (26)
- Oklahoma (24)
- Arkansas (23)
- Georgia (23)
- Pennsylvania (23)
- Arizona (20)
- New Jersey (20)
- Minnesota (19)
- Tennessee (19)