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Best Corrections Schools Near Mountain Brook, AL (2026)
Mountain Brook, Alabama is home to about 22,160 residents. Median household income is $191,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 88.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $86,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Corrections Schools to Mountain Brook
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Mountain Brook, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). 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 | $57,570 | Birmingham, AL | $62,849 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $65,720 | Birmingham, AL | $71,747 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $86,350 | Birmingham, AL | $94,269 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $60,590 | Birmingham, AL | $66,146 |
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.
Mountain Brook at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,160 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $191,128 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 88.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Mountain Brook-Area Cities With Corrections Programs
- Vestavia Hills, AL – 2.5 mi away (34,688 pop)
- Birmingham, AL – 4.3 mi away (196,357 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 4.4 mi away (25,613 pop)
- Hoover, AL – 8.6 mi away (84,978 pop)
- Pelham, AL – 12.2 mi away (23,050 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Mountain Brook?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Mountain Brook are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($86,350), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($65,720), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($60,590). 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 Vestavia Hills instead of Mountain Brook?
Vestavia Hills, AL is 2.5 miles from Mountain Brook 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.
Is Mountain Brook an affordable place to study corrections?
Mountain Brook’s median household income of $191,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mountain Brook while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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