Best Corrections Schools Near Marion, IA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marion, Iowa is home to about 41,690 residents. Median household income is $87,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $79,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Marion

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

Corrections Wages Near Marion

Marion is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,830Cedar Rapids, IA$60,483
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$77,020Cedar Rapids, IA$86,539
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$65,200Cedar Rapids, IA$73,258
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$79,280Cedar Rapids, IA$89,079

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.

Marion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,690Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Marion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Marion are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($79,280), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($77,020), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($65,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cedar Rapids instead of Marion?

Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.2 miles from Marion 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 Marion an affordable place to study corrections?

Marion’s median household income of $87,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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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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.

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