Best Corrections Schools Near Augusta, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Augusta, Georgia has 3 accredited schools offering corrections programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $61,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Augusta

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

Corrections Wages Near Augusta

Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,390Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$58,096
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$56,070Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$61,012
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$61,530Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$66,953
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$58,390Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$63,536

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.

Augusta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Augusta, GA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Augusta. The closest is Newberry College in Newberry, SC (68.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brewton-Parker College (86.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Augusta are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($61,530), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($58,390), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($56,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Augusta instead of Augusta?

North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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 Augusta

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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.

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