Best Corrections Schools Near Alexandria, MN (2026)

Alexandria, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $5,908 to $5,908 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 14,579. Median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $96,720 annually (BLS, 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.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Alexandria. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN 44.8 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 64.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,591
Avg net price $12,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,908
Out‑of‑state$5,908
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN 110.7 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 49.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,142
Avg net price $12,186/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 128.5 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 60.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,705
Avg net price $16,863/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN 129.8 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,424
Avg net price $10,906/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN 134.0 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 50.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,898
Avg net price $11,636/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,146
Out‑of‑state$6,146
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 137.2 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Cloquet, MN 150.6 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 54.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,665
Avg net price $12,677/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Riverland Community College

Austin, MN 191.5 miles from Alexandria BOC Score 59.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,247
Avg net price $7,427/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota corrections page.


Corrections Wages Near Alexandria

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$66,040
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$81,580
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$96,720
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$83,360

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
Population14,579Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Alexandria, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Alexandria. The closest is Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, MN (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State Community and Technical College (44.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Minnesota are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($96,720), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($83,360), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($81,580). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Willmar instead of Alexandria?

Willmar, MN is 54.3 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 $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Alexandria

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Alexandria:

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.