Police academy in Ohio
39 police and corrections programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
33 schools offer these law enforcement programs, and Ohio 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 Ohio, 21 of the 39 programs take students without a high school diploma, 15 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 39 programs here are police academy (basic law enforcement, 31 programs), law enforcement certificate (5 programs), corrections certificate (2 programs) and corrections officer academy (1 program).
See the 39 programsHow much does police academy cost in Ohio?
$4,421 to $7,119 is what most police and corrections programs in Ohio cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 39 programs with a price. All of them: $2,700 to $9,607
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Not enough data
- Only 6 of 39 programs report it
- Working 6 months later
- Not enough data
- Only 6 of 39 programs report it
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not enough data
- Only 6 of 39 programs report it
- Length
- Not reported
- None of the 39 programs report it
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer police academy training. How these figures are made
All 39 police and corrections programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding
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Basic Police Academy (Non-Credit)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,400Price if you pay yourself$4,789School website, Basic Police Academy (Non-Credit) at Lakeland Community CollegeMore details about Basic Police Academy (Non-Credit) at Lakeland Community College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,089
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 117
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,789
Basic Law Enforcement-Police Academy
Clark State College
Springfield
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,500Price if you pay yourself$5,575Program website, Basic Law Enforcement-Police Academy at Clark State CollegeMore details about Basic Law Enforcement-Police Academy at Clark State College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,137
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $420
- Students counted
- 76
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,575
Law Enforcement Certificate, Basic Law Academy
Terra State Community College
Fremont
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$88,400Price if you pay yourself$4,648School website, Law Enforcement Certificate, Basic Law Academy at Terra State Community CollegeMore details about Law Enforcement Certificate, Basic Law Academy at Terra State Community College
- Finished
- 22%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $22,089
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 63
- Earned a year, estimated
- $88,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,648
POBA Police Officer Basic Academy
Washington State Community College
Marietta
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$53,700Price if you pay yourself$3,686Program website, POBA Police Officer Basic Academy at Washington State Community CollegeMore details about POBA Police Officer Basic Academy at Washington State Community College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,425
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,700
- Students counted
- 32
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,686
Basic Police Academy
Apollo Career Center
Lima
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$13,000Price if you pay yourself$6,100Program website, Basic Police Academy at Apollo Career CenterMore details about Basic Police Academy at Apollo Career Center
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,241
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 25
- Earned a year, estimated
- $13,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,100
Police Academy
University of Akron
Based in Akron, OH
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,900Price if you pay yourself$4,230Program website, Police Academy at University of AkronMore details about Police Academy at University of Akron
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,976
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $90
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,230
Corrections Specialist
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,700Program website, Corrections Specialist at Cleveland State UniversityMore details about Corrections Specialist at Cleveland State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,700
Corrections Specialist
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,700Program website, Corrections Specialist at Cleveland State UniversityMore details about Corrections Specialist at Cleveland State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,700
Law Enforcement - Short Term Certificate
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,856Program website, Law Enforcement - Short Term Certificate at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Law Enforcement - Short Term Certificate at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,856
Corrections Officer Basic Training Academy
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,000Program website, Corrections Officer Basic Training Academy at Scioto County Career Technical CenterMore details about Corrections Officer Basic Training Academy at Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,000
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,537Program website, Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,537
Professional Law Enforcement Certificate
Owens State Community College
Based in Toledo, OH
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,540School website, Professional Law Enforcement Certificate at Owens State Community CollegeMore details about Professional Law Enforcement Certificate at Owens State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,540
Basic Peace Officer Certficate
Columbus State Comm. College
Columbus
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,320Program website, Basic Peace Officer Certficate at Columbus State Comm. CollegeMore details about Basic Peace Officer Certficate at Columbus State Comm. College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,320
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy Professional
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,353Program website, Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy Professional at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy Professional at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,353
Law Enforcement
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,489Program website, Law Enforcement at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Law Enforcement at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,489
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate
Northwest State Community College
Archbold
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,685School website, Law Enforcement Academy Certificate at Northwest State Community CollegeMore details about Law Enforcement Academy Certificate at Northwest State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,685
Police Science
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,195Program website, Police Science at Lorain County Community CollegeMore details about Police Science at Lorain County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,545
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,195
Peace Officer Basic Training
Greene County Career Center
Xenia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,248Program website, Peace Officer Basic Training at Greene County Career CenterMore details about Peace Officer Basic Training at Greene County Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $798
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,248
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Certificate
Hocking College
Nelsonville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,295Program website, Ohio Peace Officer Basic Certificate at Hocking CollegeMore details about Ohio Peace Officer Basic Certificate at Hocking College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,295
Justice Systems - Police Science Basic Police Academy
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,365Program website, Justice Systems - Police Science Basic Police Academy at Lorain County Community CollegeMore details about Justice Systems - Police Science Basic Police Academy at Lorain County Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,020
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,365
Police Academy
Vantage Career Center Adult Education
Van Wert
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,625Program website, Police Academy at Vantage Career Center Adult EducationMore details about Police Academy at Vantage Career Center Adult Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $80
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,625
Basic Police Academy
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,760School website, Basic Police Academy at Cuyahoga Community CollegeMore details about Basic Police Academy at Cuyahoga Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,760
Southern Ohio Police Academy
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,925Program website, Southern Ohio Police Academy at Scioto County Career Technical CenterMore details about Southern Ohio Police Academy at Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,221
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,925
Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy
Delaware Area Career Center
Delaware
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,000Program website, Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy at Delaware Area Career CenterMore details about Ohio Basic Peace Officer Training Academy at Delaware Area Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,000
Law Enforcement Certificate
Marion Technical College
Marion
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,290Program website, Law Enforcement Certificate at Marion Technical CollegeMore details about Law Enforcement Certificate at Marion Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,290
Law Enforcement Tranining Academy
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,630Program website, Law Enforcement Tranining Academy at Wayne County Schools Career CenterMore details about Law Enforcement Tranining Academy at Wayne County Schools Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,630
Police Academy
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,793School website, Police Academy at Eastern Gateway Community CollegeMore details about Police Academy at Eastern Gateway Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,793
Police Academy
Polaris Career Center
Middlebrg Hts
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,834Program website, Police Academy at Polaris Career CenterMore details about Police Academy at Polaris Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,161
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,834
Law Enforcement
Medina County Career Center
Medina
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,109Program website, Law Enforcement at Medina County Career CenterMore details about Law Enforcement at Medina County Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $516
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,109
Police Academy
Columbiana County Career & Technical Center
Lisbon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,129Program website, Police Academy at Columbiana County Career & Technical CenterMore details about Police Academy at Columbiana County Career & Technical Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,614
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,129
Law Enforcement Training Academy
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,100Program website, Law Enforcement Training Academy at Buckeye Career CenterMore details about Law Enforcement Training Academy at Buckeye Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,100
OPOTC Peace Officer
Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD
Rio Grande
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,188Program website, OPOTC Peace Officer at Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSDMore details about OPOTC Peace Officer at Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $505
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,188
Police Academy
EHOVE Adult Career Center
Milan
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,261Program website, Police Academy at EHOVE Adult Career CenterMore details about Police Academy at EHOVE Adult Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,089
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,261
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
Chillicothe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,362Program website, Basic Peace Officer Academy at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology CenterMore details about Basic Peace Officer Academy at Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $656
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,362
Basic Police Academy
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Hamilton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,438Program website, Basic Police Academy at Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMore details about Basic Police Academy at Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,170
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,438
Basic Police Officer Training
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
Groveport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,582Program website, Basic Police Officer Training at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical SchoolsMore details about Basic Police Officer Training at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,582
Police Academy
sandusky Career Center
Sandusky
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,883Program website, Police Academy at sandusky Career CenterMore details about Police Academy at sandusky Career Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $725
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,883
Certificate in Basic Peace Officer Training
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,430Program website, Certificate in Basic Peace Officer Training at Youngstown State UniversityMore details about Certificate in Basic Peace Officer Training at Youngstown State University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,300
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,430
Police Academy
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Sharonville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,607Program website, Police Academy at Great Oaks Career CampusesMore details about Police Academy at Great Oaks Career Campuses
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,607
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for police academy training in Ohio
WIOA funding can pay for police academy training in Ohio
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 Ohio
- programs with a price cost under $5,000
- 14 of 39
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 14th of 17
- most police and corrections programs of any state, after Florida
- 2nd
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 Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus and other Ohio cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 14 more programs are in 14 other areas and 2 online.
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- Mental health technician training4 programs
- Human services programs25 programs
- Manufacturing technician training53 programs
- Electronics technician training37 programs
- Business administration programs117 programs
- Criminal justice programs34 programs
- Teacher assistant certification5 programs
- Auto body repair classes3 programs
- Merchant mariner training3 programs
- Sleep technician training2 programs
- Solar and wind technician training3 programs
- Sheet metal training5 programs
- Water treatment operator training4 programs
- OSHA safety training9 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training5 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Insurance license courses10 programs
- Construction training programs43 programs
- Dental hygiene programs12 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes67 programs
- RN programs118 programs
- Project management certification105 programs
Where the Ohio law enforcement program numbers come from
Which Ohio law enforcement programs are on this list?
These are the law enforcement programs Ohio 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 Ohio offers.
How the prices and results of Ohio 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 Ohio
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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