Criminal justice programs in Rochester, NH
4 schools within 30 miles of Rochester, NH offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, 18 miles away. Police officers in New Hampshire earn a median $71,640 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 18 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in NH
- $71,640
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Rochester, NH
School results
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH · 18 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +6
York County Community College
Wells, ME · 19 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- CNC machining
- +6
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, NH · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Dental assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
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What police officers earn in New Hampshire
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in New HampshireHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $71,640
- $34.44 an hour
- Typical range
- $57,930–$89,940
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NH
- 2,460
- 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 Rochester?
The closest are Great Bay Community College (Portsmouth, 18 mi), York County Community College (Wells, 19 mi), and NHTI-Concord's Community College (Concord, 28 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Rochester cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,875 to $36,708. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Rochester?
Across New Hampshire, the median pay is $71,640 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 Rochester?
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
- Dover (9 mi)
- Wells, ME (19 mi)
- Manchester (32 mi)
- Haverhill, MA (36 mi)
- Lowell, MA (49 mi)
- Beverly, MA (52 mi)
- Boston, MA (66 mi)
- Leominster, MA (67 mi)