Criminal justice programs in Monaca, PA
5 schools within 30 miles of Monaca, PA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Monaca itself. Police officers in Pennsylvania earn a median $85,470 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in PA
- $85,470
5 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Monaca, PA
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Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA · 2.6 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- Medical assistant
- +4
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · 21 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA · 21 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- CNC machining
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
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Columbiana County Career and Technical Center
Lisbon, OH · 26 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH · 30 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
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 Monaca?
The closest are Community College of Beaver County (Monaca, 3 mi), Community College of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, 21 mi), and Butler County Community College (Butler, 21 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Monaca cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,233 to $13,970. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Monaca?
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 Monaca?
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
- Pittsburgh (23 mi)
- Butler (23 mi)
- Lisbon, OH (26 mi)
- Steubenville, OH (30 mi)
- Canton, OH (58 mi)
- Akron, OH (71 mi)