Criminal justice programs in Boston, MA

6 schools within 30 miles of Boston, MA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Boston itself. Police officers in Massachusetts earn a median $78,940 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
6
Closest
4 mi
Public colleges
6
Median pay in MA
$78,940

6 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Boston, MA

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  1. Bunker Hill Community College

    Boston, MA · 3.6 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +9

  2. Roxbury Community College

    Roxbury Crossing, MA · 4.0 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Radiologic technologist

  3. Massachusetts Bay Community College

    Wellesley Hills, MA · 13 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +10

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  5. North Shore Community College

    Danvers, MA · 18 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +14

  6. Massasoit Community College

    Brockton, MA · 18 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +10

  7. Middlesex Community College

    Bedford, MA · 18 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +8

What police officers earn in Massachusetts

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

Police officer salary in MassachusettsHow to become a police officer

Median pay
$78,940
$37.95 an hour
Typical range
$61,160–$108,150
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MA
17,040
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 Boston?

The closest are Bunker Hill Community College (Boston, 4 mi), Roxbury Community College (Roxbury Crossing, 4 mi), and Massachusetts Bay Community College (Wellesley Hills, 13 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.

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

For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,624 to $12,244. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do police officers make near Boston?

Across Massachusetts, the median pay is $78,940 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 Boston?

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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