Criminal justice programs in Galveston, TX
4 schools within 30 miles of Galveston, TX offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and one is in Galveston itself. Police officers in Texas earn a median $75,900 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 12 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in TX
- $75,900
4 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of Galveston, TX
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Galveston College
Galveston, TX · 12 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX · 15 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +10
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX · 22 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +9
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Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
What police officers earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in TexasHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $75,900
- $36.49 an hour
- Typical range
- $51,240–$98,350
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 63,100
- 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 Galveston?
The closest are Galveston College (Galveston, 12 mi), College of the Mainland (Texas City, 15 mi), and Alvin Community College (Alvin, 22 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near Galveston cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $1,342 to $8,525. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near Galveston?
Across Texas, the median pay is $75,900 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 Galveston?
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
- Texas City (18 mi)
- Alvin (23 mi)
- Pasadena (34 mi)
- Missouri City (43 mi)
- Houston (49 mi)
- Beaumont (79 mi)