Criminal justice programs in Kentucky

Looking for police academy & criminal justice schools in Kentucky? There are 16, including 14 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Police officers in Kentucky earn a median $60,490 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
16
Public colleges
14
Median pay in KY
$60,490
Cities with schools
1

16 police academy & criminal justice schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

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

  3. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

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  5. Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville, KY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Cosmetology
    • Barbering

  6. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  7. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  8. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  9. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  10. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

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

  11. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  12. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  13. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  14. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

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

  15. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  16. Sullivan University

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +8

  17. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

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

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What police officers earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Police officer salary in KentuckyHow to become a police officer

Median pay
$60,490
$29.08 an hour
Typical range
$38,780–$77,970
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
7,890
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 Kentucky?

We list 16 schools in Kentucky with police academy & criminal justice programs: 14 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Louisville, Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, and Cumberland.

Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 14 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $25,532. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for police officers in Kentucky is $60,490 a year, and most earn between $38,780 and $77,970, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Kentucky?

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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