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Best Corrections Schools Near High Point, NC (2026)
High Point, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $5,007 to $11,445 per year for indexed programs. High Point has a population of about 115,263. Median household income is $61,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $75,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Corrections Schools to High Point
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near High Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from High Point 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 North Carolina schools on the North Carolina corrections page.
Corrections Wages Near High Point
High Point is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $50,550 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $54,413 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $58,420 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,885 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $75,790 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $81,582 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $60,830 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $65,479 |
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.
High Point at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,263 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,228 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other High Point-Area Cities With Corrections Programs
- Thomasville, NC – 8.9 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 9.5 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 11.8 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 16.9 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Asheboro, NC – 21.5 mi away (39,496 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited corrections schools are near High Point, NC?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near High Point. The closest is Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, VA (89.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wytheville Community College (89.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying corrections roles near High Point?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near High Point are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($75,790), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($60,830), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($58,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Thomasville instead of High Point?
Thomasville, NC is 8.9 miles from High Point 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 High Point an affordable place to study corrections?
High Point’s median household income of $61,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in High Point while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.