Best Corrections Schools Near Grand Forks, ND (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Grand Forks, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs. Grand Forks has a population of about 58,882. Median household income is $63,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $74,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Grand Forks

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

Grand Forks is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 24220). 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 $50,230 Grand Forks, ND-MN $57,935
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist $64,150 Grand Forks, ND-MN $73,991
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers $73,240 ND statewide $84,475
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $74,500 Grand Forks, ND-MN $85,928

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.

Grand Forks at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,882 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,838 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Grand Forks, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Grand Forks. The closest is University of Minnesota-Crookston in Crookston, MN (23.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Crookston (23.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Grand Forks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Grand Forks are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($74,500), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($73,240), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($64,150). 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 Fargo instead of Grand Forks?

Fargo, ND is 73.2 miles from Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks an affordable place to study corrections?

Grand Forks’s median household income of $63,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Forks 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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Data verified: September 6, 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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