Best Corrections Schools Near Clarksville, IN (2026)

Clarksville, Indiana has 4 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $7,126 to $50,640 per year for indexed programs. Clarksville has a population of about 22,121. Median household income is $58,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $67,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Clarksville

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

#1

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 98.0 miles from Clarksville BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,110
Avg net price $11,225/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 104.1 miles from Clarksville BOC Score 49.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,186
Avg net price $7,258/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,154
Out‑of‑state$9,935
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Corrections Wages Near Clarksville

Clarksville is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$45,330Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$48,690
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,380Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$62,707
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$67,840Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$72,868
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$63,220Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$67,905

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.


Clarksville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,121Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,518Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Clarksville, IN?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Clarksville. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (87.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vincennes University (98.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Clarksville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Clarksville are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($67,840), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($63,220), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($58,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Albany instead of Clarksville?

New Albany, IN is 3.2 miles from Clarksville 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 Clarksville an affordable place to study corrections?

Clarksville’s median household income of $58,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 Clarksville

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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.