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Best Corrections Schools Near Wake Forest, NC (2026)
Wake Forest, North Carolina is home to about 51,199 residents. Median household income is $120,777 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $71,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Corrections Schools to Wake Forest
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Wake Forest, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wake Forest city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina corrections page.
Corrections Wages Near Wake Forest
Wake Forest is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (BLS area code 39580). 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 | $54,070 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $55,061 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $65,490 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $66,690 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $71,950 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $73,269 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $65,860 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $67,067 |
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.
Wake Forest at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,199 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $120,777 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 57.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Wake Forest-Area Cities With Corrections Programs
- Raleigh, NC – 11.6 mi away (1,005,457 pop)
- Garner, NC – 19.5 mi away (28,776 pop)
- Morrisville, NC – 20.0 mi away (24,732 pop)
- Cary, NC – 21.0 mi away (162,320 pop)
- Clayton, NC – 21.3 mi away (20,260 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Wake Forest?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Wake Forest are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($71,950), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($65,860), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($65,490). 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 Raleigh instead of Wake Forest?
Raleigh, NC is 11.6 miles from Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest an affordable place to study corrections?
Wake Forest’s median household income of $120,777 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wake Forest 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.
Learn More About Corrections Programs
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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.