Criminal justice programs in Downers Grove, IL
18 schools within 30 miles of Downers Grove, IL offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, 4 miles away. Police officers in Illinois earn a median $100,520 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in IL
- $100,520
18 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Downers Grove, IL
School results
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · 4.1 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · 12 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Triton College
River Grove, IL · 12 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +18
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City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL · 16 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- Welding
- +4
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL · 16 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- IT support & networking
- +2
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · 19 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL · 20 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +14
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 20 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
Taylor Business Institute
Chicago, IL · 21 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical billing & coding
- Electronics technician
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL · 21 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CAD & drafting
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · 22 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +19
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL · 22 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL · 22 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- +3
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +3
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL · 24 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +11
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
What are the closest police academy & criminal justice schools to Downers Grove?
The closest are College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, 4 mi), Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, 12 mi), and Triton College (River Grove, 12 mi). In total, 18 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Downers Grove cost?
For the 18 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,672 to $18,894. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Downers Grove?
Across Illinois, the median pay is $100,520 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 Downers Grove?
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.
Criminal justice programs in nearby cities
- Aurora (14 mi)
- Orland Park (15 mi)
- Chicago (18 mi)
- Des Plaines (18 mi)
- Joliet (20 mi)
- Arlington Heights (21 mi)
- Elgin (23 mi)
- Hammond, IN (30 mi)