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Best Corrections Schools Near North Augusta, SC (2026)
North Augusta, South Carolina is home to about 24,928 residents. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $61,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Corrections Schools to North Augusta
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near North Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Augusta 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 South Carolina schools on the South Carolina corrections page.
Corrections Wages Near North Augusta
North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $53,390 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $58,096 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $56,070 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $61,012 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers | $61,530 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $66,953 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $58,390 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $63,536 |
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.
North Augusta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,928 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,132 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other North Augusta-Area Cities With Corrections Programs
- Augusta, GA – 12.7 mi away (389,215 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 13.1 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 47.9 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 53.1 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Orangeburg, SC – 62.7 mi away (31,666 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying corrections roles near North Augusta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near North Augusta are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($61,530), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($58,390), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($56,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of North Augusta?
Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta 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 North Augusta an affordable place to study corrections?
North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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.