Best Corrections Schools Near Bismarck, ND (2026)

Bismarck, North Dakota is home to about 74,146 residents. Median household income is $77,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $73,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Bismarck

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Bismarck, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bismarck 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 Dakota schools on the North Dakota corrections page.

Corrections Wages Near Bismarck

Bismarck is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$51,130	Bismarck, ND	$56,187
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist	$67,460	Bismarck, ND	$74,132
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers	$73,240	ND statewide	$80,484
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer	$63,230	Bismarck, ND	$69,484

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.

Bismarck at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	74,146	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$77,608	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	38.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.0 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Bismarck-Area Cities With Corrections Programs

Mandan, ND – 5.5 mi away (21,769 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Bismarck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Bismarck are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($73,240), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($67,460), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($63,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Bismarck?

Mandan, ND is 5.5 miles from Bismarck 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 Bismarck an affordable place to study corrections?

Bismarck’s median household income of $77,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bismarck while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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 Bismarck

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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.

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