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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southeast Missouri State University grants 139 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,089
#2 #2 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,090
#3 #3 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $51,764
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 44 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 760–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,377
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Each year, Missouri Valley College grants around 33 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,070 Median Starting Salary $50,497
#6 #6 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Annually, the University of the Southwest awards around 12 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,945
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#9 #9 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS At Washburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,759
#10 #10 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Tiffin University Tiffin, OH At Tiffin University, the most popular majors students pursue are Forensic Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Tiffin University awards 44 degrees per year to graduating Forensic Psychology students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 860–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,975
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 140 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,742
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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 704 degrees awarded in Corrections per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 239 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 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

239

Female Students

154 (64%)

Male Students

85 (35%)

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

69%

63

970–1,190

$50,089

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

79%

78

910–1,180

$47,090

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

58%

36

1,300–1,460

$51,764

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

61%

20

760–1,040

$48,377

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

53%

12

900–1,070

$50,497

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

76%

3

850–1,040

$50,945

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

91%

8

1,010–1,210

$54,045

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

97%

4

930–1,180

$49,580

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

100%

3

890–1,140

$49,759

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

80%

4

860–1,120

$50,975

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

82%

8

960–1,160

$50,742

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