Criminal justice programs in Springfield, MA
4 schools within 30 miles of Springfield, MA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Springfield itself. Police officers in Massachusetts earn a median $78,940 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in MA
- $78,940
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Springfield, MA
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Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA · 2.0 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +18
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA · 7.9 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT · 25 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +23
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Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · 26 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +5
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 Springfield?
The closest are Springfield Technical Community College (Springfield, 2 mi), Holyoke Community College (Holyoke, 8 mi), and Connecticut State Community College (New Britain, 25 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Springfield cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,662 to $29,249. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Springfield?
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 Springfield?
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
- Chicopee (5 mi)
- Hartford, CT (25 mi)
- Torrington, CT (36 mi)
- Worcester (39 mi)
- Middletown, CT (40 mi)
- Waterbury, CT (46 mi)
- Leominster (48 mi)
- Franklin Town (58 mi)