Best Corrections Schools Near Seymour, IN (2026)

Seymour, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $5,154 to $50,640 per year for indexed programs. Seymour has a population of about 21,536. Median household income is $63,388 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $73,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Seymour

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

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 60.6 miles from Seymour 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

#2

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 89.5 miles from Seymour 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

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


Corrections Wages Near Seymour

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,340
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$60,170
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$61,460
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$73,370

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.


Seymour at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,536Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,388Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Seymour, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Seymour. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, IN (60.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln Trail College (96.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Indiana are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($73,370), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($61,460), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($60,170). Wages for Seymour workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Seymour?

Columbus, IN is 18.0 miles from Seymour 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 Seymour an affordable place to study corrections?

Seymour’s median household income of $63,388 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seymour 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 Seymour

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

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.