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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 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 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,719 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,519 Median Starting Salary $50,089
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $47,090
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM the University of the Southwest is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 830–1,050 Est. Net Price * $20,533 Median Starting Salary $50,945
#6 #6 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $51,764
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Missouri Valley College is a fairly selective school. They receive 1,824 applications every year from... Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,070 Est. Net Price * $18,450 Median Starting Salary $50,497
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Est. Net Price * $25,235 Median Starting Salary $52,571
#9 #9 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#10 #10 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Eastern Kentucky University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,806 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS Generally, Washburn University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,473 Median Starting Salary $49,759
#12 #12 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Tiffin University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 4,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,130 Est. Net Price * $25,636 Median Starting Salary $50,975
*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 278 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 36% percent identify as men and 64% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Corrections, New Mexico 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.

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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 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary.

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

278

Female Students

178 (64%)

Male Students

100 (35%)

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Corrections

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

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26

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$9,681

$48,377

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

37%

28

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$13,719

$50,742

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

86%

56

940–1,180

$14,519

$50,089

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

96%

86

970–1,210

$10,633

$47,090

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

45%

9

830–1,050

$20,533

$50,945

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

49%

30

1,300–1,470

$24,286

$51,764

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

61%

12

900–1,070

$18,450

$50,497

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

70%

7

1,080–1,210

$25,235

$52,571

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

71%

13

970–1,140

$16,809

$54,045

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

64%

3

930–1,180

$10,806

$49,580

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

96%

5

1,010–1,180

$12,473

$49,759

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

83%

3

960–1,130

$25,636

$50,975

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