Criminal justice programs in Mint Hill, NC
4 schools within 30 miles of Mint Hill, NC offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, 10 miles away. Police officers in North Carolina earn a median $59,300 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 10 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in NC
- $59,300
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Mint Hill, NC
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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · 10 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC · 26 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +19
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC · 26 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
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South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
What police officers earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in North CarolinaHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $59,300
- $28.51 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,040–$80,240
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 22,370
- 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 Mint Hill?
The closest are Central Piedmont Community College (Charlotte, 10 mi), York Technical College (Rock Hill, 26 mi), and Stanly Community College (Albemarle, 26 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Mint Hill cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $3,345 to $6,675. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Mint Hill?
Across North Carolina, the median pay is $59,300 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 Mint Hill?
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
- Indian Trail (8 mi)
- Charlotte (10 mi)
- Concord (15 mi)
- Huntersville (20 mi)
- Rock Hill, SC (26 mi)
- Polkton (29 mi)
- Albemarle (29 mi)
- Gastonia (30 mi)