Criminal justice programs in Colorado
20 criminal justice programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
7 schools offer these criminal justice programs, and Colorado has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Police officers protect lives and property, and detectives gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes. The education needed ranges from a high school diploma to a college degree, and new officers usually attend a training academy before they start.1
In Colorado, 18 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.
By kind, the 20 programs here are criminal justice certificate (19 programs) and law enforcement and investigation certificate (1 program).
See the 20 programsHow much do criminal justice programs cost in Colorado?
$4,130 to $12,440 is what most criminal justice programs in Colorado cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $2,560 to $42,000
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 27%
- Working 6 months later
- 52%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $44,900
- Length
- Left out
- The 18 figures filed fail our checks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Colorado may also offer criminal justice programs. How these figures are made
All 20 criminal justice programs in Colorado approved for WIOA funding
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Criminal Justice 1
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$60,600Price if you pay yourself$17,086School website, Criminal Justice 1 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 1 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 22%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,147
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $4,000
- Students counted
- 596
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,086
Criminal Justice 2
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$18,437Program website, Criminal Justice 2 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 2 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,149
- Students counted
- 444
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,437
Law Enforcement
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,447School website, Law Enforcement at Red Rocks Community CollegeMore details about Law Enforcement at Red Rocks Community College
- Finished
- 4%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $4,000
- Students counted
- 268
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,447
Criminal Justice 7
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,360School website, Criminal Justice 7 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 7 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,351
- Students counted
- 117
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,360
Criminal Justice 1
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,828Program website, Criminal Justice 1 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 1 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- 8%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 116
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,828
Criminal Justice 2
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$78,400Price if you pay yourself$42,000Program website, Criminal Justice 2 at Colorado State University-Global CampusMore details about Criminal Justice 2 at Colorado State University-Global Campus
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $19,606
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $6,000
- Students counted
- 89
- Earned a year, estimated
- $78,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $42,000
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Front Range Community College
Westminster
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$53,100Price if you pay yourself$6,383Program website, Criminal Justice & Public Safety at Front Range Community CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice & Public Safety at Front Range Community College
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,284
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,190
- Students counted
- 73
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,383
Criminal Justice 2
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$62,000Price if you pay yourself$2,609School website, Criminal Justice 2 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 2 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 31%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,494
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 52
- Earned a year, estimated
- $62,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,609
Criminal Justice 3
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$44,900Price if you pay yourself$3,437Program website, Criminal Justice 3 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 3 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,220
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,437
Criminal Justice 4
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,800Price if you pay yourself$3,437School website, Criminal Justice 4 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 4 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,458
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,437
Criminal Justice 1
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Aurora
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimated$83,300Price if you pay yourself$18,000Program website, Criminal Justice 1 at Colorado State University-Global CampusMore details about Criminal Justice 1 at Colorado State University-Global Campus
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $20,829
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- $83,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,000
Criminal Justice 2
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$38,100Price if you pay yourself$7,767School website, Criminal Justice 2 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 2 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,535
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,767
Criminal Justice 5
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,900Price if you pay yourself$3,437Program website, Criminal Justice 5 at Pikes Peak State CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 5 at Pikes Peak State College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,479
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,437
Criminal Justice
Western Colorado Community College
Grand Junction
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,700Price if you pay yourself$12,679Program website, Criminal Justice at Western Colorado Community CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice at Western Colorado Community College
- Finished
- 8%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,920
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,679
Criminal Justice 1
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,400Price if you pay yourself$11,301School website, Criminal Justice 1 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 1 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,338
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,301
Criminal Justice 3
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,361School website, Criminal Justice 3 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 3 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,361
Criminal Justice 5
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,550School website, Criminal Justice 5 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 5 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,550
Criminal Justice 4
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,560Program website, Criminal Justice 4 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 4 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,560
Criminal Justice 3
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,813School website, Criminal Justice 3 at Trinidad State Junior CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice 3 at Trinidad State Junior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,813
Criminal Justice 6
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,470School website, Criminal Justice 6 at Community College of AuroraMore details about Criminal Justice 6 at Community College of Aurora
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Left out
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,470
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How to pay for criminal justice programs in Colorado
WIOA funding can pay for criminal justice programs in Colorado
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for criminal justice programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for criminal justice programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Criminal justice programs in Colorado
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 8 of 20
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 10th of 24
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 15 of 16
- criminal justice programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 20 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the criminal justice programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Criminal justice programs in Denver, Colorado Springs, Alamosa and other Colorado cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above.
Other training in Colorado
How criminal justice programs compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Colorado
- CDL training32 programs
- CNA classes21 programs
- Medical assistant training26 programs
- Phlebotomy training13 programs
- Welding classes36 programs
- HVAC training5 programs
- Medical billing and coding training25 programs
- LPN programs4 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training7 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes47 programs
- Pharmacy technician training13 programs
- Plumbing school2 programs
- CNC machinist training19 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training3 programs
- Diesel mechanic training10 programs
- Cybersecurity training34 programs
- IT training93 programs
- Cosmetology school4 programs
- Barber school4 programs
- Esthetician school5 programs
- Nail tech school3 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school6 programs
- Paralegal programs16 programs
- Fire academy32 programs
- Police academy9 programs
- Surgical tech programs5 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school28 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training14 programs
- Human resources training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training9 programs
- Early childhood education programs53 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school1 program
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training8 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses29 programs
- Lineman school6 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school5 programs
- Data analytics courses22 programs
- Administrative assistant training33 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs4 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses23 programs
- Digital marketing courses9 programs
- Web and graphic design courses58 programs
- Health information technology programs8 programs
- Vet tech programs10 programs
- Real estate school5 programs
- Patient care technician training1 program
- OTA programs1 program
- Crane operator training2 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training1 program
- Human services programs6 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training23 programs
- Business administration programs53 programs
- Teacher assistant certification2 programs
- Auto body repair classes14 programs
- Solar and wind technician training30 programs
- Water treatment operator training4 programs
- OSHA safety training2 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs16 programs
- Dental hygiene programs4 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes7 programs
- RN programs17 programs
- Project management certification19 programs
Where the Colorado criminal justice program numbers come from
Which Colorado criminal justice programs are on this list?
These are the criminal justice programs Colorado approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Colorado offers.
How the prices and results of Colorado criminal justice programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the Colorado figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the facts about criminal justice programs in Colorado
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Police and Detectives
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns