Criminal justice programs in Orland Park, IL

14 schools within 30 miles of Orland Park, IL offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, 6 miles away. Police officers in Illinois earn a median $100,520 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
14
Closest
6 mi
Public colleges
12
Median pay in IL
$100,520

14 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Orland Park, IL

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  1. Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills, IL · 6.1 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

  2. City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College

    Chicago, IL · 12 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +4

  3. South Suburban College

    South Holland, IL · 12 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • +11

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  5. City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College

    Chicago, IL · 16 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • +3

  6. Morton College

    Cicero, IL · 16 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8

  7. City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College

    Chicago, IL · 16 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  8. Joliet Junior College

    Joliet, IL · 18 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  9. College of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn, IL · 19 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  10. Triton College

    River Grove, IL · 21 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +18

  11. Generations College

    Chicago, IL · 22 mi · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice

  12. Taylor Business Institute

    Chicago, IL · 22 mi · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical billing & coding
    • Electronics technician

  13. City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

    Chicago, IL · 23 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CAD & drafting

  14. City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

    Chicago, IL · 25 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CNC machining
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  15. City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

    Chicago, IL · 27 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Cosmetology
    • +3

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 Orland Park?

The closest are Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, 6 mi), City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College (Chicago, 12 mi), and South Suburban College (South Holland, 12 mi). In total, 14 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.

How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Orland Park cost?

For the 14 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 Orland Park?

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 Orland Park?

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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