Best Corrections Schools Near Quincy, IL (2026)

Quincy, Illinois has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $30,340 to $30,340 per year for indexed programs. Quincy has a population of about 39,188. Median household income is $56,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $105,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Quincy

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

#1

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 125.1 miles from Quincy BOC Score 49.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,884
Avg net price $10,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL 150.6 miles from Quincy BOC Score 54.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,801
Avg net price $6,477/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,800
Out‑of‑state$12,570
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL 160.0 miles from Quincy BOC Score 59.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,458
Avg net price $8,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL 181.5 miles from Quincy BOC Score 45.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,775
Avg net price $9,187/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Olney, IL 194.2 miles from Quincy BOC Score 57.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,533
Avg net price $10,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL 199.7 miles from Quincy BOC Score 55.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,889
Avg net price $1,672/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,530
Out‑of‑state$13,800
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Danville Area Community College

Danville, IL 200.9 miles from Quincy BOC Score 41.5
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,867
Avg net price $4,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL 215.6 miles from Quincy BOC Score 37.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,763
Avg net price $11,437/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Corrections Wages Near Quincy

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,190
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$74,390
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$105,450
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$100,520

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.


Quincy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,372Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Quincy, IL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Quincy. The closest is William Woods University in Fulton, MO (80.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Woods University (80.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Illinois are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($105,450), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($100,520), Correctional Officer and Jailer ($79,190). Wages for Quincy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Quincy?

Burlington, IA is 61.8 miles from Quincy 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 Quincy an affordable place to study corrections?

Quincy’s median household income of $56,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Quincy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Quincy

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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.