Best Corrections Schools Near Marshall, TX (2026)

Marshall, Texas has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $3,430 to $6,490 per year for indexed programs. Marshall has a population of about 23,646. Median household income is $49,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Longview, TX metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $70,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Marshall

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

#1

Angelina College

Lufkin, TX 85.7 miles from Marshall BOC Score 46.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,301
Avg net price $7,773/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Trinity Valley Community College

Athens, TX 91.1 miles from Marshall BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,567
Avg net price $4,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX 163.8 miles from Marshall BOC Score 31.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,572
Avg net price $7,577/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lamar State College-Orange

Orange, TX 170.6 miles from Marshall BOC Score 53.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,587
Avg net price $1,655/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

McLennan Community College

Waco, TX 177.7 miles from Marshall BOC Score 53.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,163
Avg net price $5,051/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 194.3 miles from Marshall BOC Score 47.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $13,570/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Blinn College District

Brenham, TX 204.2 miles from Marshall BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,318
Avg net price $10,844/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,890
Out‑of‑state$11,370
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 250.2 miles from Marshall BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Corrections Wages Near Marshall

Marshall is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,530Longview, TX$55,341
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$50,970Longview, TX$56,950
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$62,590TX statewide$69,933
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$70,800Longview, TX$79,106

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.


Marshall at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,646Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,817Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Marshall, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Marshall. The closest is Angelina College in Lufkin, TX (89.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Angelina College (89.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Marshall?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Marshall are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($70,800), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($62,590), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($50,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Longview instead of Marshall?

Longview, TX is 24.0 miles from Marshall 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 Marshall an affordable place to study corrections?

Marshall’s median household income of $49,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshall while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Marshall

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Marshall:

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.