Criminal justice programs in New Jersey

Looking for police academy & criminal justice schools in New Jersey? There are 20, including 19 public colleges and 1 private career school. Police officers in New Jersey earn a median $92,610 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
20
Public colleges
19
Median pay in NJ
$92,610
Cities with schools
13

20 police academy & criminal justice schools

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  1. Atlantic Cape Community College

    Mays Landing, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Culinary arts
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  2. Bergen Community College

    Paramus, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Culinary arts
    • +8

  3. Berkeley College-Woodland Park

    Woodland Park, NJ · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +3

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  5. Brookdale Community College

    Lincroft, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Culinary arts
    • +4

  6. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +13

  7. County College of Morris

    Randolph, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Culinary arts
    • +4

  8. Essex County College

    Newark, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • IT support & networking
    • +3

  9. Hudson County Community College

    Jersey City, NJ · Public

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

  10. Mercer County Community College

    West Windsor, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +6

  11. Middlesex College

    Edison, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Culinary arts
    • IT support & networking
    • +3

  12. Ocean County College

    Toms River, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Occupational therapy assistant

  13. Passaic County Community College

    Paterson, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Culinary arts
    • +5

  14. Raritan Valley Community College

    Branchburg, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +4

  15. Rowan College at Burlington County

    Mount Laurel, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +7

  16. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

    Vineland, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +2

  17. Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

    Sewell, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

  18. Salem Community College

    Carneys Point, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician

  19. Sussex County Community College

    Newton, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +5

  20. UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

    Cranford, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7

  21. Warren County Community College

    Washington, NJ · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant

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What police officers earn in New Jersey

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

Police officer salary in New JerseyHow to become a police officer

Median pay
$92,610
$44.53 an hour
Typical range
$57,740–$134,260
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NJ
21,780
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

How many police academy & criminal justice schools are in New Jersey?

We list 20 schools in New Jersey with police academy & criminal justice programs: 19 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Blackwood, Carneys Point, Mays Landing, Paramus, and Woodland Park.

Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in New Jersey?

Yes. 19 public colleges in New Jersey offer police academy & criminal justice. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does police academy & criminal justice school cost in New Jersey?

Among the 20 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,288 to $27,100. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do police officers make in New Jersey?

The median pay for police officers in New Jersey is $92,610 a year, and most earn between $57,740 and $134,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in New Jersey?

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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