Criminal justice programs in New York

We found 45 schools offering police academy & criminal justice training in New York, with campuses in Bronx, Buffalo, Rochester, and Liverpool and more. Police officers in New York earn a median $92,790 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
45
Public colleges
39
Median pay in NY
$92,790
Cities with schools
20

24 police academy & criminal justice schools

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  1. Bryant & Stratton College - Henrietta

    Rochester, NY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

  2. Bryant & Stratton College-Albany

    Albany, NY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • IT support & networking

  3. Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

    Buffalo, NY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +2

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  5. Bryant & Stratton College-Online

    Orchard Park, NY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking

  6. Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North

    Liverpool, NY · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +3

  7. Cayuga County Community College

    Auburn, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Culinary arts
    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • +2

  8. Clinton Community College

    Plattsburgh, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • IT support & networking

  9. Columbia-Greene Community College

    Hudson, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +1

  10. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

    New York, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

  11. CUNY Bronx Community College

    Bronx, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +3

  12. CUNY Hostos Community College

    Bronx, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Dental hygienist

  13. CUNY Kingsborough Community College

    Brooklyn, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Motorcycle & small engine repair
    • +2

  14. CUNY LaGuardia Community College

    Long Island City, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +4

  15. CUNY Queensborough Community College

    Bayside, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Massage therapy
    • +3

  16. Dutchess Community College

    Poughkeepsie, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Phlebotomy
    • +7

  17. Erie Community College

    Buffalo, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • +17

  18. Farmingdale State College

    Farmingdale, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Pilot training
    • Dental hygienist
    • +1

  19. Finger Lakes Community College

    Canandaigua, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Culinary arts
    • +1

  20. Fulton-Montgomery Community College

    Johnstown, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  21. Genesee Community College

    Batavia, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CAD & drafting
    • Respiratory therapist
    • +2

  22. Herkimer County Community College

    Herkimer, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical billing & coding
    • IT support & networking
    • +2

  23. Hudson Valley Community College

    Troy, NY · Public

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

  24. Niagara County Community College

    Sanborn, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • +12

  25. North Country Community College

    Saranac Lake, NY · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Massage therapy

Criminal justice programs by city

What police officers earn in New York

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

Police officer salary in New YorkHow to become a police officer

Median pay
$92,790
$44.61 an hour
Typical range
$53,000–$118,250
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NY
53,470
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 York?

We list 45 schools in New York with police academy & criminal justice programs: 39 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Bronx, Buffalo, Rochester, Liverpool, and Troy.

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

Yes. 39 public colleges in New York 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 York?

Among the 44 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,458 to $17,225. 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 York?

The median pay for police officers in New York is $92,790 a year, and most earn between $53,000 and $118,250, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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