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Best Corrections Schools Near Braintree, MA (2026)
Braintree, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering corrections programs. Braintree has a population of about 39,134. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $105,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Corrections Schools to Braintree
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Braintree, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Braintree 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 Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts corrections page.
Corrections Wages Near Braintree
Braintree is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $89,060 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,235 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $98,100 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $90,582 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $105,930 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $97,812 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $78,180 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,188 |
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.
Braintree at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Braintree-Area Cities With Corrections Programs
- Weymouth, MA – 3.0 mi away (60,159 pop)
- Quincy, MA – 3.4 mi away (93,688 pop)
- Brockton, MA – 8.5 mi away (95,630 pop)
- Boston, MA – 9.0 mi away (4,556,916 pop)
- Cambridge, MA – 13.3 mi away (110,651 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited corrections schools are near Braintree, MA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Braintree. The closest is Quincy College in Quincy, MA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fisher College (11.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Braintree?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Braintree are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($105,930), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($98,100), Correctional Officer and Jailer ($89,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Weymouth instead of Braintree?
Weymouth, MA is 3.0 miles from Braintree 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.
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 31, 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.