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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 58 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Corrections, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,377
#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 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,090
#3 #3 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 Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,089
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Annually, the University of the Southwest awards around 15 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 830–1,050 Median Starting Salary $50,945
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $51,764
#6 #6 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 Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,497
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 95 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,571
#8 #8 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#9 #9 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 245 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#10 #10 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/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,759
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Tiffin University Tiffin, OH At Tiffin University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Forensic Psychology, Psychology, and Other. In fact, Tiffin University awards 49 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,975
#12 #12 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 170 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 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 568 degrees awarded in Corrections per year, the majority of them are All. Out of the 225 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 32% percent identify as men and 68% 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

225

Female Students

154 (68%)

Male Students

71 (31%)

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

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26

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$48,377

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

95%

91

910–1,180

$47,090

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

74%

43

850–1,040

$50,089

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

45%

6

830–1,050

$50,945

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

58%

15

1,300–1,460

$51,764

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

69%

9

900–1,060

$50,497

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

77%

3

1,070–1,280

$52,571

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

88%

9

1,080–1,210

$54,045

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

78%

5

1,010–1,210

$49,580

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

96%

4

1,010–1,180

$49,759

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

80%

1

870–1,090

$50,975

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

82%

13

960–1,160

$50,742

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