Best Corrections Schools Near Key West, FL (2026)

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

Key West, Florida has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs. Key West has a population of about 25,824. Median household income is $78,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $74,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Key West

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Key West, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Key West 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 Key West. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 129.9 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,654
Avg net price $5,463/yr
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  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 148.3 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 176.5 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 208.4 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,990
Avg net price $3,877/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,165
Out‑of‑state$11,859
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  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 216.4 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 228.1 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 239.7 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,624
Avg net price $9,427/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 258.4 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,195
Avg net price $6,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,496
Out‑of‑state$9,739
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Corrections Wages Near Key West

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer $49,710
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist $50,960
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers $55,620
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $74,470

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.

Key West at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,824 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,532 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Key West, FL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Key West. The closest is The College of the Florida Keys in Key West, FL (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The College of the Florida Keys (2.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Florida are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($74,470), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($55,620), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($50,960). Wages for Key West workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Key West an affordable place to study corrections?

Key West’s median household income of $78,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Key West while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Key West

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

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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