Criminal justice programs in Sandusky, OH
3 schools within 30 miles of Sandusky, OH offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Sandusky itself. Police officers in Ohio earn a median $77,020 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in OH
- $77,020
3 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Sandusky, OH
School results
Sandusky Career Center
Sandusky, OH · 2.9 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
EHOVE Career Center
Milan, OH · 9.6 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Terra State Community College
Fremont, OH · 24 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
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
What are the closest police academy & criminal justice schools to Sandusky?
The closest are Sandusky Career Center (Sandusky, 3 mi), EHOVE Career Center (Milan, 10 mi), and Terra State Community College (Fremont, 24 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police officers make near Sandusky?
Across Ohio, the median pay is $77,020 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 Sandusky?
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Criminal justice programs in nearby cities
- Fremont (22 mi)
- Lorain (28 mi)
- Monroe, MI (47 mi)
- Perrysburg (48 mi)
- Brunswick (49 mi)
- Cleveland (54 mi)
- Wooster (60 mi)
- Detroit, MI (67 mi)