Best Corrections Schools Near Seguin, TX (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Seguin, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $2,550 to $15,190 per year for indexed programs. Seguin has a population of about 31,789. Median household income is $61,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $73,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Seguin

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX 33.5 miles from Seguin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,711
Avg net price $4,585/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

#2

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 53.1 miles from Seguin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
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: 127

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

#3

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 123.4 miles from Seguin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $13,570/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

McLennan Community College

Waco, TX 146.1 miles from Seguin
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,163
Avg net price $5,051/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX 175.2 miles from Seguin
  • 2 year
31.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,572
Avg net price $7,577/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Trinity Valley Community College

Athens, TX 219.2 miles from Seguin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,567
Avg net price $4,092/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lamar State College-Orange

Orange, TX 256.1 miles from Seguin
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,587
Avg net price $1,655/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Howard College

Big Spring, TX 276.6 miles from Seguin
  • 2 year
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,382
Avg net price $6,147/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Corrections Wages Near Seguin

Seguin is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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$51,310San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$54,182
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,490San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$61,763
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$70,250San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$74,182
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$73,860San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$77,994

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.

Seguin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,789Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Seguin, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Seguin. The closest is Texas State University in San Marcos, TX (20.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Bend College (80.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Seguin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Seguin are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($73,860), First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($70,250), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($58,490). 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 New Braunfels instead of Seguin?

New Braunfels, TX is 11.8 miles from Seguin 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 Seguin an affordable place to study corrections?

Seguin’s median household income of $61,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seguin 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 Seguin

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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