Best Corrections Schools Near Opelousas, LA (2026)

Opelousas, Louisiana is home to about 15,662 residents. Median household income is $36,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning corrections-related role is Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist at a median $62,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Opelousas

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

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.

Opelousas at a Glance

Other Opelousas-Area Cities With Corrections Programs

• Lafayette, LA – 22.2 mi away (267,376 pop)
• Abbeville, LA – 38.3 mi away (20,139 pop)
• New Iberia, LA – 39.4 mi away (30,386 pop)
• Baton Rouge, LA – 57.1 mi away (589,675 pop)
• Alexandria, LA – 57.5 mi away (82,995 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Louisiana are: Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($62,910), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($58,960), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($48,380). Wages for Opelousas workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lafayette instead of Opelousas?

Lafayette, LA is 22.2 miles from Opelousas 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 Opelousas an affordable place to study corrections?

Opelousas’s median household income of $36,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Opelousas 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.

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