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Corrections Schools
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South University
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Corrections Schools in Columbia
Columbia, SC (population: 130,246) has one corrections school within its city limits. South University has a total student population of 1,273. It is the 4359th highest ranked school in the USA and the 54th highest in the state of South Carolina (#1 is Clemson University).
Corrections students from Columbia schools who go on to become correctional counselors, corrections officers, jailers, probation officers, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 455,350 people working as correctional officers and jailers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $42,610. Also, Mental health and substance abuse social workers make on average $41,350 per year and there are about 127,140 of them employed in the US today.
Columbia lies in Richland county, which is one of the 27 counties in South Carolina. Overall, the Columbia area has 334,600 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 0.9% unemployment rate, $18.76/hr average worker wage, and a $39,020 average annual salary.
After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, South University ends up costing a student $22,810/yr.
Corrections Programs in Columbia
South University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections Specialization
Popular Columbia Music Venues: Notable Restaurants: Popular Bars in Columbia: City Landmarks & Places to visit: Top Industries / Businesses:
- Shaw Industries Inc
- Goodwill Industries of Lower SC Inc
- Anchor Industries Inc
- Sarge Frye Field
- Richland County Recreation Commission: Forest Lake Park
- South Carolina Parks & Recreation
Cities Near Columbia
| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Columbia |
| Denmark | SC | - | 2 | 12.8531 | 54 | 51.7 miles |
| Hartsville | SC | - | 2 | 23.3042 | 83 | 52.1 miles |
| Graniteville | SC | - | 1 | 8.50122 | 49 | 62.2 miles |
| Rock Hill | SC | 72,341 | 5 | 30.0256 | 144 | 62.8 miles |
| North Augusta | SC | - | 1 | 27.4739 | 4 | 72.2 miles |
| Augusta | GA | - | 8 | 15.8236 | 215 | 75.4 miles |
| Martinez | GA | - | 2 | 23.4797 | 14 | 77.2 miles |
| Charlotte | NC | 723,514 | 18 | 27.5295 | 455 | 80.3 miles |
| Belmont | NC | - | 2 | 36.2771 | 82 | 83.6 miles |
| Gastonia | NC | 75,340 | 1 | 28.6194 | 5 | 85.2 miles |
| Spartanburg | SC | 40,665 | 7 | 35.0859 | 216 | 86.0 miles |
| North Charleston | SC | 99,930 | 3 | 24.6487 | 24 | 92.3 miles |
| Laurinburg | NC | - | 1 | 18.8047 | 40 | 96.0 miles |