Criminal justice programs in Ohio
We found 40 schools offering police academy & criminal justice training in Ohio, with campuses in Lima, Cincinnati, Springfield, and Columbus and more. Police officers in Ohio earn a median $77,020 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 40
- Public colleges
- 38
- Median pay in OH
- $77,020
- Cities with schools
- 24
24 police academy & criminal justice schools
School results
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Parma, OH · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
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Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Monroe, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Clark State College
Springfield, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +13
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center
Lisbon, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +25
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- +26
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
Groveport, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +4
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +8
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +5
Herzing University-Akron
Akron, OH · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +18
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +12
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Stark State College
North Canton, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +23
Terra State Community College
Fremont, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
Washington State College of Ohio
Marietta, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +15
Zane State College
Zanesville, OH · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +10
Criminal justice programs by city
- Columbus (3 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (6 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (6 within 30 mi)
- Akron (7 within 30 mi)
- Dayton (5 within 30 mi)
- Canton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lorain (6 within 30 mi)
- Hamilton (5 within 30 mi)
- Springfield (4 within 30 mi)
- Newark (3 within 30 mi)
- Delaware (3 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- Brunswick (7 within 30 mi)
- Lima (3 within 30 mi)
- Troy (3 within 30 mi)
- Wooster (4 within 30 mi)
- Xenia (3 within 30 mi)
- Perrysburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Sandusky (3 within 30 mi)
- Steubenville (4 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (4 within 30 mi)
- Kirtland (3 within 30 mi)
- Lisbon (3 within 30 mi)
- Batavia (6 within 30 mi)
What police officers earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $77,020
- $37.03 an hour
- Typical range
- $51,110–$103,210
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 23,430
- 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 Ohio?
We list 40 schools in Ohio with police academy & criminal justice programs: 38 public colleges and 2 private nonprofit schools. Campuses are in Lima, Cincinnati, Springfield, Columbus, and Kirtland.
Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in Ohio?
Yes. 38 public colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio?
Among the 32 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,967 to $29,232. 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 Ohio?
The median pay for police officers in Ohio is $77,020 a year, and most earn between $51,110 and $103,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Ohio?
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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- Welding schools (55)
- Cosmetology schools (48)
- HVAC schools (39)
- EMT and paramedic schools (37)
- Phlebotomy classes (35)
- Dental assistant schools (35)
- Medical billing and coding schools (32)
- CNA classes (32)
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Criminal justice programs in other states
- California (109)
- North Carolina (59)
- Texas (52)
- New York (45)
- Illinois (44)
- Florida (39)
- Michigan (31)
- Virginia (26)
- Oklahoma (24)
- Arkansas (23)
- Georgia (23)
- Pennsylvania (23)
- Arizona (20)
- New Jersey (20)
- Minnesota (19)
- Tennessee (19)