Criminal justice programs in Pennsylvania
We found 23 schools offering police academy & criminal justice training in Pennsylvania, with campuses in Pittsburgh, Bryn Mawr, Nanticoke, and State College and more. Police officers in Pennsylvania earn a median $85,470 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 23
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in PA
- $85,470
- Cities with schools
- 9
23 police academy & criminal justice schools
School results
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Carpentry
- Medical assistant
- +9
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +6
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Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +4
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +5
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- EMT & paramedic
- Culinary arts
- +3
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Massage therapy
- Culinary arts
- +5
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +12
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- +1
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +9
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
South Hills School of Business & Technology
State College, PA · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +1
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
YTI Career Institute - York
York, PA · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +8
Criminal justice programs by city
- Philadelphia (11 within 30 mi)
- Pittsburgh (4 within 30 mi)
- Allentown (4 within 30 mi)
- Harrisburg (3 within 30 mi)
- York (3 within 30 mi)
- Easton (4 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (4 within 30 mi)
- Butler (3 within 30 mi)
- Monaca (5 within 30 mi)
What police officers earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $85,470
- $41.09 an hour
- Typical range
- $48,680–$109,780
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 26,510
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 23 schools in Pennsylvania with police academy & criminal justice programs: 16 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Bryn Mawr, Nanticoke, State College, and Youngwood.
Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 22 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,167 to $24,776. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for police officers in Pennsylvania is $85,470 a year, and most earn between $48,680 and $109,780, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Pennsylvania?
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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