Best Corrections Schools Near Longmont, CO (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $4,902 to $19,550 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $100,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Longmont

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Longmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longmont 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 Colorado schools on the Colorado corrections page.

Corrections Wages Near Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer $62,140 CO statewide $59,068
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist $76,290 Boulder, CO $72,519
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers $81,460 CO statewide $77,433
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $100,060 Boulder, CO $95,114

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.

Longmont at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 98,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $89,724 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Longmont. The closest is Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Red Rocks Community College (31.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Longmont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Longmont are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($100,060), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($81,460), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($76,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study corrections?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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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Data verified: September 6, 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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