Criminal justice programs in Greer, SC
3 schools within 30 miles of Greer, SC offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Greenville Technical College in Greenville, 11 miles away. Police officers in South Carolina earn a median $58,070 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 11 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in SC
- $58,070
3 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Greer, SC
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Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC · 11 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC · 14 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +18
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
What police officers earn in South Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in South CarolinaHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $58,070
- $27.92 an hour
- Typical range
- $45,060–$78,760
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in SC
- 12,930
- 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 Greer?
The closest are Greenville Technical College (Greenville, 11 mi), Spartanburg Community College (Spartanburg, 14 mi), and Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina (Flat Rock, 28 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Greer cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,405 to $11,713. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Greer?
Across South Carolina, the median pay is $58,070 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 Greer?
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
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- Spartanburg (17 mi)
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- Marion, NC (53 mi)
- Clyde, NC (56 mi)
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