Criminal justice programs in Buffalo, NY
4 schools within 30 miles of Buffalo, NY offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and 2 are in Buffalo itself. Police officers in New York earn a median $92,790 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- <1 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in NY
- $92,790
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Buffalo, NY
School results
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · 0.6 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY · 1.0 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +17
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Orchard Park, NY · 8.4 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
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Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY · 18 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +12
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
What are the closest police academy & criminal justice schools to Buffalo?
The closest are Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (Buffalo, under 1 mile), Erie Community College (Buffalo, under 1 mile), and Bryant & Stratton College-Online (Orchard Park, 8 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Buffalo cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,876 to $15,187. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Buffalo?
Across New York, the median pay is $92,790 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 Buffalo?
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
- Niagara Falls (16 mi)
- Batavia (35 mi)
- Rochester (66 mi)
- Canandaigua (80 mi)