Best Corrections Schools Near Roanoke Rapids, NC (2026)

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is home to about 15,024 residents. Median household income is $53,981 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $67,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Roanoke Rapids

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

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,550
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$62,220
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$67,270
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,300

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.


Roanoke Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,024Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,981Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in North Carolina are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($67,270), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($62,220), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($59,300). Wages for Roanoke Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Roanoke Rapids?

Rocky Mount, NC is 34.1 miles from Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids an affordable place to study corrections?

Roanoke Rapids’s median household income of $53,981 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roanoke Rapids 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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Other Programs Available in Roanoke Rapids

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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.