Best Corrections Schools Near Alexandria, LA (2026)

Alexandria, Louisiana has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $4,159 to $4,159 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 44,566. Median household income is $47,357 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Alexandria, LA metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $91,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Alexandria

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


Corrections Wages Near Alexandria

Alexandria is part of the Alexandria, LA metro area (BLS area code 10780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$72,920Alexandria, LA$85,088
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$65,490Alexandria, LA$76,418
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$91,890Alexandria, LA$107,223
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$43,980Alexandria, LA$51,319

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.


Alexandria at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,566Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,357Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Alexandria, LA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Alexandria. The closest is Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, LA (87.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Delta Community College (87.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Alexandria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Alexandria are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($91,890), Correctional Officer and Jailer ($72,920), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($65,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Opelousas instead of Alexandria?

Opelousas, LA is 57.5 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study corrections?

Alexandria’s median household income of $47,357 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.