Criminal justice programs in Lebanon, PA
4 schools within 30 miles of Lebanon, PA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, 25 miles away. Police officers in Pennsylvania earn a median $85,470 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 25 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in PA
- $85,470
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Lebanon, PA
School results
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · 25 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA · 26 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA · 27 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +6
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YTI Career Institute - York
York, PA · 27 mi · Private
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +8
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
What are the closest police academy & criminal justice schools to Lebanon?
The closest are Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, 25 mi), Reading Area Community College (Reading, 26 mi), and Central Penn College (Summerdale, 27 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Lebanon cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $9,228 to $18,953. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Lebanon?
Across Pennsylvania, the median pay is $85,470 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 Lebanon?
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
- Harrisburg (25 mi)
- York (31 mi)
- Allentown (53 mi)
- Westminster, MD (61 mi)
- Wilmington, DE (63 mi)
- Easton (68 mi)
- Philadelphia (72 mi)
- Baltimore, MD (73 mi)