Best Corrections Schools Near Tulsa, OK (2026)

Tulsa, Oklahoma has 2 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $6,863 to $19,704 per year for indexed programs. Tulsa has a population of about 412,322. Median household income is $58,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $64,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Tulsa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Tulsa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tulsa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Tulsa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Langston University

Langston, OK 76.0 miles from Tulsa BOC Score 36.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,261
Avg net price $11,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 93.6 miles from Tulsa BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 101.6 miles from Tulsa BOC Score 61.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,655
Avg net price $22,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma corrections page.


Corrections Wages Near Tulsa

Tulsa is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$46,220Tulsa, OK$51,816
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$50,810Tulsa, OK$56,962
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$59,400Tulsa, OK$66,592
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$64,190Tulsa, OK$71,962

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.


Tulsa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population412,322Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,407Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Tulsa, OK?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Tulsa. The closest is Langston University in Langston, OK (76.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (93.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Tulsa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Tulsa are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($64,190), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($59,400), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($50,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Broken Arrow instead of Tulsa?

Broken Arrow, OK is 9.3 miles from Tulsa 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 Tulsa an affordable place to study corrections?

Tulsa’s median household income of $58,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tulsa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Tulsa

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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.