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Criminal justice programs in Kentucky

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

8 schools offer these criminal justice programs, and Kentucky 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 Kentucky, all 10 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 10 programs here are criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree, 6 programs), criminal justice certificate (2 programs) and law enforcement and investigation certificate (2 programs).

See the 10 programs

How much do criminal justice programs cost in Kentucky?

Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$10,880 to $25,023all 2 with a price
Other criminal justice programs (4 programs)
$11,407the one with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

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

Are there free criminal justice programs in Kentucky?

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

All 10 criminal justice programs in Kentucky approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice- AAS

    Somerset Community College

    Somerset

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Somerset Community College, SomersetCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,880
    Program website, Criminal Justice- AAS at Somerset Community College
    More details about Criminal Justice- AAS at Somerset Community College
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,618
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $4,879
    Students counted
    494
    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,880
    Program website, Criminal Justice- AAS at Somerset Community College

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

    Hazard Community and Technical College

    Hazard

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hazard Community and Technical College, HazardCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration at Hazard Community and Technical College
    More details about Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration at Hazard Community and Technical College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,070
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    169
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration at Hazard Community and Technical College

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Associate of Science Criminal Justice

    Indiana Institute of Technology

    Louisville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Institute of Technology, LouisvilleCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,023
    Program website, Associate of Science Criminal Justice at Indiana Institute of Technology
    More details about Associate of Science Criminal Justice at Indiana Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,023
    Program website, Associate of Science Criminal Justice at Indiana Institute of Technology

  • Criminal justice certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice-All Options

    Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Hopkinsville Community College, HopkinsvilleCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,407
    Program website, Criminal Justice-All Options at Hopkinsville Community College
    More details about Criminal Justice-All Options at Hopkinsville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,080
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,407
    Program website, Criminal Justice-All Options at Hopkinsville Community College

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

    Somerset Community College

    London

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Somerset Community College, LondonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other at Somerset Community College
    More details about Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other at Somerset Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other at Somerset Community College

  • Law enforcement and investigation certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice/Police Science

    Butler Technology and Career Development

    Hamilton, OH

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Butler Technology and Career Development, Hamilton, OHLaw enforcement and investigation certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Criminal Justice/Police Science at Butler Technology and Career Development
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Law enforcement and investigation certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice/Police Science

    Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, LexingtonLaw enforcement and investigation certificateIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Criminal Justice/Police Science at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice/Police Science

    Somerset Community College

    London

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Somerset Community College, LondonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Criminal Justice/Police Science at Somerset Community College
    More details about Criminal Justice/Police Science at Somerset Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Criminal Justice/Police Science at Somerset Community College

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice/Police Science

    Southeast KY Community and Technical College

    Harlan

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southeast KY Community and Technical College, HarlanCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Criminal Justice/Police Science at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
    More details about Criminal Justice/Police Science at Southeast KY Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Criminal Justice/Police Science at Southeast KY Community and Technical College

  • Criminal justice certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

    Northern Kentucky University

    Highland Heights

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Kentucky University, Highland HeightsCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies at Northern Kentucky University
    More details about Criminal Justice/Safety Studies at Northern Kentucky University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies at Northern Kentucky University

How to pay for criminal justice programs in Kentucky

WIOA funding can pay for criminal justice programs in Kentucky

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.

Criminal justice programs in Corbin, Cincinnati, Somerset and other Kentucky cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Kentucky

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

Where the Kentucky criminal justice program numbers come from

Which Kentucky criminal justice programs are on this list?

These are the criminal justice programs Kentucky 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 Kentucky offers.

How the prices and results of Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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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