Best Corrections Schools Near Valley, AL (2026)

Valley, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $3,386 to $5,954 per year for indexed programs. Valley has a population of about 10,406. Median household income is $55,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Valley

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

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$46,660
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$61,050
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$80,230
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$51,270

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.


Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,422Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Valley, AL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Valley. The closest is Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston, GA (86.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Piedmont Technical College (86.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Alabama are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($80,230), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($61,050), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($51,270). Wages for Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Opelika instead of Valley?

Opelika, AL is 15.4 miles from Valley 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 Valley an affordable place to study corrections?

Valley’s median household income of $55,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valley 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.


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Other Programs Available in Valley

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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.