Best Corrections Schools Near Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 3 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $9,098 to $28,145 per year for indexed programs. Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,288. In Alabama, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $80,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Tuscaloosa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Tuscaloosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,230Tuscaloosa, AL$57,275
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,100Tuscaloosa, AL$66,249
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$80,230AL statewide$91,482
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,670Tuscaloosa, AL$68,039

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.


Tuscaloosa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Tuscaloosa, AL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Tuscaloosa. The closest is Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Itawamba Community College (88.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Tuscaloosa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Tuscaloosa are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($80,230), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($59,670), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($58,100). 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 Northport instead of Tuscaloosa?

Northport, AL is 4.4 miles from Tuscaloosa 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.


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Other Programs Available in Tuscaloosa

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Data verified: August 31, 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.