Criminal justice programs in Woodstock, IL
6 schools within 30 miles of Woodstock, IL offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, 5 miles away. Police officers in Illinois earn a median $100,520 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in IL
- $100,520
6 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Woodstock, IL
School results
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL · 4.9 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +13
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · 21 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +19
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · 22 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
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William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · 24 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL · 29 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- Welding
- +13
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · 29 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +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 Woodstock?
The closest are McHenry County College (Crystal Lake, 5 mi), Elgin Community College (Elgin, 21 mi), and College of Lake County (Grayslake, 22 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Woodstock cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,242 to $19,854. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Woodstock?
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 Woodstock?
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
- McHenry (8 mi)
- Elgin (20 mi)
- Arlington Heights (27 mi)
- Waukegan (29 mi)
- DeKalb (31 mi)
- Rockford (32 mi)
- Des Plaines (33 mi)
- Aurora (38 mi)