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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,681 Median Starting Salary $48,377
#2 #2 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,719 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Generally, Lake Superior State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,336 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Glenville State University Glenville, WV Glenville State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,320 applications... Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,090 Est. Net Price * $17,722 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,888 Median Starting Salary $0
#6 #6 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,831 Median Starting Salary $0
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,641 Median Starting Salary $0
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,264 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Salida, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,172 Median Starting Salary $0
#10 #10 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. North Central State College Mansfield, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,885 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Holmes Community College Goodman, MS Holmes Community College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 850–1,080 Est. Net Price * $7,280 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#12 #12 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,444 Median Starting Salary $0
#13 #13 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,090 Median Starting Salary $0
#14 #14 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Solano Community College Fairfield, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,614 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,396 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,009 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,339 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,869 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,439 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,470 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Carrington College-San Jose San Jose, CA Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $30,015 Median Starting Salary $0
#22 #22 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Washington State Community College Marietta, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,389 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,583 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,874 Median Starting Salary $0
#25 #25 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,706 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Delta College University Center, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,113 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $36,979 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Carrington College-Stockton Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $32,281 Median Starting Salary $0
#29 #29 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. West Hills College-Lemoore Lemoore, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,480 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,548 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#31 #31 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,338 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#32 #32 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,072 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#33 #33 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Carrington College-San Leandro Campus San Leandro, CA Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $32,003 Median Starting Salary $0
#34 #34 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Jackson College Jackson, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,773 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#35 #35 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,572 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#36 #36 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $21,517 Median Starting Salary $0
#37 #37 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. West Hills College-Coalinga Coalinga, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,633 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#38 #38 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,000 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#39 #39 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,992 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,789 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,778 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#42 #42 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Bay Mills Community College Brimley, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,860 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#43 #43 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Clark State College Springfield, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,192 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#44 #44 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,834 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#45 #45 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,714 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,830 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#47 #47 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,493 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,099 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#49 #49 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,267 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,270 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Wytheville Community College Wytheville, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,839 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#52 #52 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,331 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Hill College Hillsboro, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,866 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,037 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,041 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,621 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#57 #57 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Cayuga County Community College Auburn, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,282 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#58 #58 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Madera Community College Madera, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,994 Median Starting Salary $0
#59 #59 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,170 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#60 #60 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,371 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#61 #61 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,362 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#62 #62 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Yuba College Marysville, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,831 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#63 #63 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,605 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#64 #64 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,625 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#65 #65 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,362 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#66 #66 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,878 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#67 #67 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Great Basin College Elko, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,058 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#68 #68 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mid Michigan College Harrison, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,749 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#69 #69 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,945 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#70 #70 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Merritt College Oakland, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,108 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#71 #71 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,475 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#72 #72 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Reedley College Reedley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,545 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#73 #73 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,059 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#74 #74 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,896 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#75 #75 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,868 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#76 #76 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,685 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#77 #77 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Clackamas Community College Oregon City, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,351 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#78 #78 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,364 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#79 #79 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,618 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#80 #80 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,178 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#81 #81 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,440 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#82 #82 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Clovis Community College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,005 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#83 #83 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. College of Lake County Grayslake, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,169 Median Starting Salary $50,742
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Corrections

Corrections programs prepare individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.

For all the 857 degrees awarded in Corrections per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 519 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 42% percent identify as men and 58% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Corrections, California has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Corrections is $40,800.

Popularity of Corrections Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Corrections degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

For Corrections majors, some of the most in demand careers include Correctional Officers and Jailers, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives and First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers. Not only that, Corrections graduates may land a top paying job, such as First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives or First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Corrections majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Corrections majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

519

Female Students

303 (58%)

Male Students

216 (41%)

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#1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#3 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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$17,722

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#5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#10 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Corrections in the U.S.