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Best Corrections Schools Near Montgomery, AL (2026)
Montgomery, Alabama is home to about 195,818 residents. In the Montgomery, AL metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $84,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Corrections Schools to Montgomery
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Montgomery, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montgomery city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama corrections page.
Corrections Wages Near Montgomery
Montgomery is part of the Montgomery, AL metro area (BLS area code 33860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $55,360 | Montgomery, AL | $61,717 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $59,560 | Montgomery, AL | $66,399 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $84,270 | Montgomery, AL | $93,946 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $48,490 | Montgomery, AL | $54,058 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Montgomery at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Montgomery-Area Cities With Corrections Programs
- Prattville, AL – 13.5 mi away (40,139 pop)
- Auburn, AL – 48.8 mi away (88,379 pop)
- Opelika, AL – 56.3 mi away (35,005 pop)
- Alabaster, AL – 68.4 mi away (32,948 pop)
- Valley, AL – 71.1 mi away (20,441 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Montgomery?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Montgomery are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($84,270), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($59,560), Correctional Officer and Jailer ($55,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Prattville instead of Montgomery?
Prattville, AL is 13.5 miles from Montgomery and has its own set of local corrections programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Learn More About Corrections Programs
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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