Criminal justice programs in Hagerstown, MD
4 schools within 30 miles of Hagerstown, MD offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Hagerstown itself. Police officers in Maryland earn a median $77,970 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in MD
- $77,970
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Hagerstown, MD
School results
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · 3.0 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CDL & truck driving
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +9
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV · 21 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- Welding
- +11
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · 21 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Culinary arts
- +7
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American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · 25 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- IT support & networking
- Fire science & firefighting
What police officers earn in Maryland
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in MarylandHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $77,970
- $37.49 an hour
- Typical range
- $58,580–$113,700
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MD
- 9,720
- 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 Hagerstown?
The closest are Hagerstown Community College (Hagerstown, 3 mi), Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (Martinsburg, 21 mi), and Frederick Community College (Frederick, 21 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Hagerstown cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,641 to $9,597. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Hagerstown?
Across Maryland, the median pay is $77,970 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 Hagerstown?
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
- Martinsburg, WV (19 mi)
- Frederick (22 mi)
- Leesburg, VA (38 mi)
- Westminster (38 mi)
- Winchester, VA (40 mi)
- Gaithersburg (44 mi)
- York, PA (57 mi)
- Harrisburg, PA (62 mi)