Best Corrections Schools Near Spartanburg, SC (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Spartanburg, South Carolina is home to about 38,578 residents. Median household income is $51,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spartanburg, SC metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $77,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Spartanburg

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

Spartanburg is part of the Spartanburg, SC metro area (BLS area code 43900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$46,640Spartanburg, SC$51,196
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,960Spartanburg, SC$65,818
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$77,110Spartanburg, SC$84,643
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$57,030Spartanburg, SC$62,602

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.

Spartanburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Spartanburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Spartanburg are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($77,110), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($59,960), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($57,030). 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 Greer instead of Spartanburg?

Greer, SC is 17.5 miles from Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg an affordable place to study corrections?

Spartanburg’s median household income of $51,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spartanburg 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.

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Other Programs Available in Spartanburg

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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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