Police academy in North Carolina
37 police and corrections programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
33 schools offer these law enforcement programs, and North Carolina 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. Applicants need at least a high school diploma, though some departments and federal agencies ask for college classes or a degree, and they usually must be 21 and meet strict physical and personal standards; most then graduate from their agency's training academy and train on the job.1
In North Carolina, 1 of the 37 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 36 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 37 programs here are police academy (basic law enforcement, 34 programs), jail or detention officer course (2 programs) and corrections certificate (1 program).
See the 37 programsHow much does police academy cost in North Carolina?
$268 to $1,328 is what most police and corrections programs in North Carolina cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 34 programs with a price. All of them: $164 to $2,500
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 55%
- Working 6 months later
- 89%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $44,300
- Length
- 16 to 19 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 North Carolina may also offer police academy training. How these figures are made
All 37 police and corrections programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding
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Basic Law Enforcement Training
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,400Price if you pay yourself$1,374School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Cape Fear Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Cape Fear Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,339
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,060
- Students counted
- 238
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,374
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Durham Technical Community College
Durham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,800Price if you pay yourself$1,297Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Durham Technical Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Durham Technical Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,709
- Length
- 20 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 163
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,297
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,800Price if you pay yourself$1,329Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Johnston Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Johnston Community College
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,194
- Length
- 17 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,225
- Students counted
- 121
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,329
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Pitt Community College
Winterville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,500Price if you pay yourself$498Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Pitt Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Pitt Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,134
- Length
- 20 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,180
- Students counted
- 110
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $498
Basic Law Enforcement Training - WFD/CE
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,900Price if you pay yourself$181Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training - WFD/CE at Coastal Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training - WFD/CE at Coastal Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,232
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,175
- Students counted
- 107
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $181
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,400Price if you pay yourself$1,216Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,102
- Length
- 6 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $495
- Students counted
- 107
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,216
Basic Law Enforcement Training- Certificate (CU)
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,900Price if you pay yourself$1,224Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training- Certificate (CU) at Coastal Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training- Certificate (CU) at Coastal Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,232
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $700
- Students counted
- 107
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,224
Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) (CJC-110)
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,200Price if you pay yourself$1,597Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) (CJC-110) at Davidson-Davie Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) (CJC-110) at Davidson-Davie Community College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,307
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,690
- Students counted
- 101
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,597
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Robeson Community College
Lumberton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$1,2163 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Robeson Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Robeson Community College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,184
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,436
- Students counted
- 98
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,216
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Basic Law Enforcement Training
College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,200Price if you pay yourself$1,859Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at College of the AlbemarleMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at College of the Albemarle
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,300
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,001
- Students counted
- 98
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,859
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (C55120)
Cleveland Community College
Shelby
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,900Price if you pay yourself$1,720School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (C55120) at Cleveland Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (C55120) at Cleveland Community College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,714
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,232
- Students counted
- 93
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,720
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (C55120)
Gaston College
Dallas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,200Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (C55120) at Gaston CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (C55120) at Gaston College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,308
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 89
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120) WFD/CE
Craven Community College
New Bern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,900Price if you pay yourself$164Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120) WFD/CE at Craven Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120) WFD/CE at Craven Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,720
- Length
- 17 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $902
- Students counted
- 88
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $164
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,300Price if you pay yourself$266School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Carteret Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Carteret Community College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,572
- Length
- 24 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,480
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $266
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate
Brunswick Community College
Supply
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,600Price if you pay yourself$275Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate at Brunswick Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate at Brunswick Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,389
- Length
- 18 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,135
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $275
Basic Law Enforcement Training WFD/CE
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,700Price if you pay yourself$2,000Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training WFD/CE at Wayne Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training WFD/CE at Wayne Community College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,181
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $920
- Students counted
- 68
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,000
Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,600Price if you pay yourself$1,325School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120 at Western Piedmont Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120 at Western Piedmont Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,398
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,066
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,325
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Isothermal Community College
Spindale
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$1,2504 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Isothermal Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Isothermal Community College
- Finished
- 22%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,403
- Length
- 32 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,250
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,300Price if you pay yourself$1,287Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Rockingham Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Rockingham Community College
- Finished
- 28%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,317
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,525
- Students counted
- 49
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,287
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Montgomery Community College
Troy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,200Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Montgomery Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Montgomery Community College
- Finished
- 31%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,789
- Length
- 32 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 36
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,100Price if you pay yourself$429Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120 at Catawba Valley Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120 at Catawba Valley Community College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 97%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,033
- Length
- 19 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $658
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $429
Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate)
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,700Price if you pay yourself$2,500Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) at Central Piedmont Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) at Central Piedmont Community College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,920
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,375
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,500
Basic Law Enforcement Training, Certificate
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,300Price if you pay yourself$18117 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training, Certificate at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training, Certificate at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,817
- Length
- 19 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $859
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $181
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 17
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Bladen Community College
Dublin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,100Price if you pay yourself$1,800School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Bladen Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Bladen Community College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,767
- Length
- 24 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $348
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,800
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,400Price if you pay yourself$1,520Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Forsyth Technical Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Forsyth Technical Community College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,843
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,520
Detention Officer
Tri-County Community College
Murphy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,000Price if you pay yourself$200School website, Detention Officer at Tri-County Community CollegeMore details about Detention Officer at Tri-County Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,992
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $200
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Surry Community College
Dobson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,800Price if you pay yourself$1833 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Surry Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Surry Community College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,447
- Length
- 22 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,106
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $183
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Beaufort County Community College
Washington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,500Price if you pay yourself$1,261School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Beaufort County Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Beaufort County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,880
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $375
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,261
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Richmond Community College
Hamlet
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$180Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Richmond Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Richmond Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,628
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
Basic Law Enforcement Training Diploma
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$180School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training Diploma at Blue Ridge Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training Diploma at Blue Ridge Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,697
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC)
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$205School website, Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) at Cape Fear Community CollegeMore details about Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) at Cape Fear Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $625
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $205
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Southwestern Community College
Sylva
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$980Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Southwestern Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Southwestern Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $980
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Tri-County Community College
Murphy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$980School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Tri-County Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Tri-County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 18 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $980
Criminal Justice Technology Corrections Certificate
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,115Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Corrections Certificate at Davidson-Davie Community CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice Technology Corrections Certificate at Davidson-Davie Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $85
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,115
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,272School website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Central Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Central Carolina Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,272
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Haywood Community College
Clyde
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,320Program website, Basic Law Enforcement Training at Haywood Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training at Haywood Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $180
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,320
Basic Law Enforcement Training BLET
Martin Community College
Williamston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Basic Law Enforcement Training BLET at Martin Community CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement Training BLET at Martin Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 25 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
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How to pay for police academy training in North Carolina
WIOA funding can pay for police academy training in North Carolina
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 police academy training
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 police academy training
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: Police academy in North Carolina
- programs with a price cost under $1,000
- 14 of 34
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 2nd of 17
- most police and corrections programs of any state, after Florida and Ohio
- 3rd
State comparisons use the same figures as the police academy training 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).
Police academy in Wilmington, Winston-Salem, Jacksonville and other North Carolina cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 14 more programs are in 14 other areas, 9 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in North Carolina
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- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Vet tech programs12 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training2 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification6 programs
- Healthcare administration programs9 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- MRI tech school4 programs
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs34 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training17 programs
- Business administration programs55 programs
- Criminal justice programs31 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes11 programs
- Sleep technician training3 programs
- Solar and wind technician training4 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Optician training7 programs
- Masonry training5 programs
- Construction training programs24 programs
- Dental hygiene programs8 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes29 programs
- RN programs71 programs
- Project management certification29 programs
Where the North Carolina law enforcement program numbers come from
Which North Carolina law enforcement programs are on this list?
These are the law enforcement programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.
How the prices and results of North Carolina law enforcement 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 police academy training in North Carolina
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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