Best Corrections Schools Near Ashland, OR (2026)

Ashland, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $6,104 to $6,104 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,343. Median household income is $71,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $99,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland 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 Ashland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR 78.0 miles from Ashland BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,676
Avg net price $8,340/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 146.4 miles from Ashland BOC Score 30.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR 168.9 miles from Ashland BOC Score 28.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,363
Avg net price $11,553/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 185.8 miles from Ashland BOC Score 52.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,815
Avg net price $17,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 192.8 miles from Ashland BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 216.6 miles from Ashland BOC Score 57.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,886
Avg net price $7,855/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Corrections Wages Near Ashland

Ashland is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$83,690OR statewide$82,535
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$87,780Medford, OR$86,568
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$99,890OR statewide$98,511
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$87,160Medford, OR$85,957

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.


Ashland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,343Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,782Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Ashland, OR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Ashland. The closest is Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR (82.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Umpqua Community College (82.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Ashland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Ashland are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($99,890), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($87,780), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($87,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Medford instead of Ashland?

Medford, OR is 12.9 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study corrections?

Ashland’s median household income of $71,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Ashland

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.