Criminal justice programs in Leominster, MA
5 schools within 30 miles of Leominster, MA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, 12 miles away. Police officers in Massachusetts earn a median $78,940 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 12 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in MA
- $78,940
5 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Leominster, MA
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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · 12 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +7
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · 14 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +20
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +6
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Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA · 25 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +8
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA · 30 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
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 Leominster?
The closest are Mount Wachusett Community College (Gardner, 12 mi), Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester, 14 mi), and Nashua Community College (Nashua, 23 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Leominster cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,624 to $23,154. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Leominster?
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 Leominster?
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
- Worcester (17 mi)
- Framingham (23 mi)
- Lowell (24 mi)
- Franklin Town (35 mi)
- Manchester, NH (36 mi)
- Haverhill (39 mi)
- Boston (40 mi)
- Beverly (47 mi)