Best Corrections Schools Near Nogales, AZ (2026)

Nogales, Arizona is home to about 19,753 residents. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $78,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Nogales

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Nogales, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nogales city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 150.4 miles from Nogales BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ 153.6 miles from Nogales BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,825
Avg net price $12,780/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 154.0 miles from Nogales BOC Score 76.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 154.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 158.9 miles from Nogales BOC Score 54.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 161.2 miles from Nogales BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 169.1 miles from Nogales BOC Score 42.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 170.2 miles from Nogales BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona corrections page.


Corrections Wages Near Nogales

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,970
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$60,910
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$74,840
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$78,880

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.


Nogales at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Arizona are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($78,880), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($74,840), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($60,910). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales 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 Nogales an affordable place to study corrections?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Nogales

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Nogales:

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.