Criminal justice programs in Philadelphia, PA

11 schools within 30 miles of Philadelphia, PA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Philadelphia itself. Police officers in Pennsylvania earn a median $85,470 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
11
Closest
4 mi
Public colleges
8
Median pay in PA
$85,470

11 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Philadelphia, PA

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  1. Community College of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, PA · 3.7 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +10

  2. Manor College

    Jenkintown, PA · 5.6 mi · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Dental assistant
    • Dental hygienist
    • +1

  3. Harcum College

    Bryn Mawr, PA · 9.6 mi · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Dental assistant
    • Dental hygienist
    • +5

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  5. Rowan College at Burlington County

    Mount Laurel, NJ · 13 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +7

  6. Valley Forge Military College

    Wayne, PA · 14 mi · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice

  7. Montgomery County Community College

    Blue Bell, PA · 14 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +9

  8. Delaware County Community College

    Media, PA · 14 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  9. Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

    Sewell, NJ · 16 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

  10. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · 16 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +13

  11. Bucks County Community College

    Newtown, PA · 18 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Carpentry
    • Medical assistant
    • +9

  12. Salem Community College

    Carneys Point, NJ · 28 mi · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician

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 Philadelphia?

The closest are Community College of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, 4 mi), Manor College (Jenkintown, 6 mi), and Harcum College (Bryn Mawr, 10 mi). In total, 11 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.

How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Philadelphia cost?

For the 11 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,344 to $24,776. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do police officers make near Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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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