Best Corrections Schools Near Mason City, IA (2026)

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

Mason City, Iowa has 2 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $6,298 to $18,942 per year for indexed programs. Mason City has a population of about 27,135. Median household income is $62,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning corrections-related role is Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist at a median $77,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Mason City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Mason City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mason City 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 Mason City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,040
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$77,390
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$74,420
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$74,470

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.

Mason City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,135Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,369Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Mason City, IA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Mason City. The closest is Riverland Community College in Austin, MN (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State University-Mankato (79.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Iowa are: Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($77,390), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($74,470), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($74,420). Wages for Mason City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Austin instead of Mason City?

Austin, MN is 37.9 miles from Mason City 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 Mason City an affordable place to study corrections?

Mason City’s median household income of $62,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mason City 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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Other Programs Available in Mason City

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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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