Best Corrections Schools Near Gillette, WY (2026)

Gillette, Wyoming is home to about 33,278 residents. Median household income is $90,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $70,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Gillette

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections programs near Gillette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gillette city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

No school data available.

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


Corrections Wages Near Gillette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,780
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$56,580
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$70,770
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$66,140

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.


Gillette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,699Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Wyoming are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($70,770), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($66,140), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($56,580). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study corrections?

Gillette’s median household income of $90,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gillette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wyoming 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

Other Programs Available in Gillette

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

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.