Criminal justice programs in Franklin Town, MA

8 schools within 30 miles of Franklin Town, MA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley Hills, 17 miles away. Police officers in Massachusetts earn a median $78,940 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
8
Closest
17 mi
Public colleges
7
Median pay in MA
$78,940

8 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Franklin Town, MA

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  1. Massachusetts Bay Community College

    Wellesley Hills, MA · 17 mi · Public

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

  2. Massasoit Community College

    Brockton, MA · 22 mi · Public

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

  3. Roxbury Community College

    Roxbury Crossing, MA · 23 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Radiologic technologist

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  5. Quinsigamond Community College

    Worcester, MA · 25 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • +20

  6. Community College of Rhode Island

    Warwick, RI · 26 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CNC machining
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +14

  7. Bunker Hill Community College

    Boston, MA · 27 mi · Public

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

  8. Bristol Community College

    Fall River, MA · 29 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CNC machining
    • Medical assistant
    • +11

  9. New England Institute of Technology

    East Greenwich, RI · 30 mi · Private

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

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 Franklin Town?

The closest are Massachusetts Bay Community College (Wellesley Hills, 17 mi), Massasoit Community College (Brockton, 22 mi), and Roxbury Community College (Roxbury Crossing, 23 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.

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

For the 8 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,547 to $36,483. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do police officers make near Franklin Town?

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 Franklin Town?

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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