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Criminal justice programs in Florida

12 criminal justice programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these criminal justice programs, and Florida 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 Florida, 11 of the 12 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree, 6 programs), criminal justice certificate (3 programs), crime scene and forensic science (2 programs) and law enforcement and investigation certificate (1 program).

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How much do criminal justice programs cost in Florida?

Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$6,662 to $6,726most of them, usually 68 to 104 weeks long
Other criminal justice programs (6 programs)
$2,794 to $39,876most of them, usually 52 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
47%
Working 6 months later
80%
Earned a year, estimated
about $38,600
Length
52 to 96 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Florida may also offer criminal justice programs. How these figures are made

Are there free criminal justice programs in Florida?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 criminal justice programs in Florida approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Emphasis

    Broward College-Cs

    Fort Lauderdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Broward College-Cs, Fort LauderdaleCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,655

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Criminal Justice Emphasis at Broward College-Cs
    More details about Criminal Justice Emphasis at Broward College-Cs
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,713
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,861
    Students counted
    594
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,655
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    School website, Criminal Justice Emphasis at Broward College-Cs

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Technology-AS

    Indian River State College-Cs

    Fort Pierce

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indian River State College-Cs, Fort PierceCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,355
    School website, Criminal Justice Technology-AS at Indian River State College-Cs
    More details about Criminal Justice Technology-AS at Indian River State College-Cs
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,662
    Length
    64 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    485
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,355
    School website, Criminal Justice Technology-AS at Indian River State College-Cs

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice CJPSS-AS

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, LargoCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,705
    Program website, Criminal Justice CJPSS-AS at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Criminal Justice CJPSS-AS at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    346
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,705
    Program website, Criminal Justice CJPSS-AS at St Petersburg College-Un

  • Crime scene and forensic scienceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Crime Scene Technician-certificate

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, LargoCrime scene and forensic science · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,129
    Program website, Crime Scene Technician-certificate at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Crime Scene Technician-certificate at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    258
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,129
    Program website, Crime Scene Technician-certificate at St Petersburg College-Un

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Technology

    Florida SouthWestern State College

    Fort Myers

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Florida SouthWestern State College, Fort MyersCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,682
    Program website, Criminal Justice Technology at Florida SouthWestern State College
    More details about Criminal Justice Technology at Florida SouthWestern State College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,406
    Length
    68 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,148
    Students counted
    160
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,682
    Program website, Criminal Justice Technology at Florida SouthWestern State College

  • Criminal justice certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Technology Specialist

    State College Of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota-Cs

    Bradenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    State College Of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota-Cs, BradentonCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,573
    School website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at State College Of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota-Cs
    More details about Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at State College Of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota-Cs
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,350
    Length
    5 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $746
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,573
    School website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at State College Of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota-Cs

  • Criminal justice certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Technology Specialist

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

    Sanford

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, SanfordCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,506
    School website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,138
    Length
    52 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,506
    School website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

  • Law enforcement and investigation certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Related Crimes Investigation Certificate

    St Petersburg College-Un

    Largo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St Petersburg College-Un, LargoLaw enforcement and investigation certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,682
    Program website, Computer Related Crimes Investigation Certificate at St Petersburg College-Un
    More details about Computer Related Crimes Investigation Certificate at St Petersburg College-Un
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,682
    Program website, Computer Related Crimes Investigation Certificate at St Petersburg College-Un

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Criminal Justice

    Polk State College-Cs

    Winter Haven

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Polk State College-Cs, Winter HavenCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,733
    Program website, Criminal Justice at Polk State College-Cs
    More details about Criminal Justice at Polk State College-Cs
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,113
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,733
    Program website, Criminal Justice at Polk State College-Cs

  • Crime scene and forensic scienceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associates of Science in Crime Scene Technology

    Keiser University

    Lakeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Keiser University, LakelandCrime scene and forensic science · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$52,000
    School website, Associates of Science in Crime Scene Technology at Keiser University
    More details about Associates of Science in Crime Scene Technology at Keiser University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,006
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $52,000
    School website, Associates of Science in Crime Scene Technology at Keiser University

  • Criminal justice certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice

    Keiser University

    Lakeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Keiser University, LakelandCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$52,000
    Program website, Criminal Justice at Keiser University
    More details about Criminal Justice at Keiser University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,006
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $52,000
    Program website, Criminal Justice at Keiser University

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice

    Keiser University

    Port St. Lucie

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Keiser University, Port St. LucieCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$62,390
    School website, Criminal Justice at Keiser University
    More details about Criminal Justice at Keiser University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    87 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,988
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $62,390
    School website, Criminal Justice at Keiser University

How to pay for criminal justice programs in Florida

WIOA funding can pay for criminal justice programs in Florida

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 Florida

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
8th of 24
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
14 of 16
criminal justice programs here, against the typical state's 8
12 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 Tampa, Lakeland, Port St. Lucie and other Florida cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Florida

How criminal justice programs compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Florida

Where the Florida criminal justice program numbers come from

Which Florida criminal justice programs are on this list?

These are the criminal justice programs Florida 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 Florida offers.

How the prices and results of Florida 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.

Sources for the facts about criminal justice programs in Florida

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Police and Detectives
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. 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)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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