Criminal justice programs in Wilson, NC
5 schools within 30 miles of Wilson, NC offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Wilson itself. Police officers in North Carolina earn a median $59,300 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in NC
- $59,300
5 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Wilson, NC
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Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC · 2.0 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC · 17 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- Welding
- +13
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- Welding
- +12
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Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC · 23 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +13
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
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 Wilson?
The closest are Wilson Community College (Wilson, 2 mi), Nash Community College (Rocky Mount, 17 mi), and Edgecombe Community College (Tarboro, 23 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Wilson cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,776 to $3,338. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Wilson?
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 Wilson?
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
- Rocky Mount (18 mi)
- Goldsboro (25 mi)
- Smithfield (28 mi)
- Greenville (33 mi)
- Wake Forest (36 mi)
- Kinston (37 mi)
- Raleigh (40 mi)
- Williamston (49 mi)