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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Merrimack College North Andover, MA Every year, Merrimack College awards around 93 degrees to students studying Human Development and Family Studies, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,567
#2 #2 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 895 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $47,780
#3 #3 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Utica University Utica, NY At Utica University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Critical Infrastructure Protection....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,696
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ At New Jersey City University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,701
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT At Montana State University-Northern, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $49,756
#6 #6 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, the most popular majors students study are Biomedical Sciences, General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 770–1,020 Median Starting Salary $45,571
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Fisher College Boston, MA At Fisher College, the three most popular college majors students study are Human Services, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other. In fact, Fisher College grants 33 degrees annually to Human Services, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 820–1,100 Median Starting Salary $48,638
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Each year, Bethune-Cookman University awards around 64 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 830–990 Median Starting Salary $47,867
#9 #9 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Every year, Stillman College awards about 24 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–970 Median Starting Salary $47,394
#10 #10 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA At Truett McConnell University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Truett McConnell University awards 57 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,762
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Newberry College Newberry, SC Each year, Newberry College awards about 26 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,754
#12 #12 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $46,958
#13 #13 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Savannah State University Savannah, GA At Savannah State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Journalism. In fact, Savannah State University grants 66 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 890–1,010 Median Starting Salary $45,394
#14 #14 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Social Sciences, Other, and Wildlife Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,254
#15 #15 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI At Wisconsin Lutheran College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,679
#16 #16 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Cameron University Lawton, OK At Cameron University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,938
#17 #17 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Bethany College Lindsborg, KS Every year, Bethany College grants about 22 degrees to those majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,674
#18 #18 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,569
#19 #19 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. McMurry University Abilene, TX Each year, McMurry University awards about 19 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,084
#20 #20 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,030–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,141
#21 #21 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Annually, Arkansas Baptist College awards around 4 degrees to those majoring in Human Services, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,775
#22 #22 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $48,202
#23 #23 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Chadron State College Chadron, NE At Chadron State College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,890
#24 #24 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $49,903
#25 #25 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,670
#26 #26 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, the University of Saint Joseph grants 81 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,629
#27 #27 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 49 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,061
#28 #28 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,528
#29 #29 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 36 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,021
#30 #30 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 81 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Legal Studies, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,426
#31 #31 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,040
#32 #32 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,747
#33 #33 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,454
#34 #34 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,728
#35 #35 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,843
#36 #36 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 158 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $47,686
#37 #37 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Albany State University Albany, GA Every year, Albany State University awards about 121 degrees to students studying Education, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 790–940 Median Starting Salary $50,775
#38 #38 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Every year, Warner Pacific University grants around 57 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $49,856
#39 #39 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,892
#40 #40 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Adrian College Adrian, MI At Adrian College, the three most popular college majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $55,069
#41 #41 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,261
#42 #42 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 35 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,502
#43 #43 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,530
#44 #44 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology-Online Melbourne, FL Each year, Florida Institute of Technology-Online grants around 37 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,775
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Of the 1,823 Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 38% percent and women make up 62% percent of the area of study. Did you know that New Hampshire has more students being awarded a degree in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other than any other state? In fact, New Hampshire awarded 922 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other is $40,800.

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The highest paying careers for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other majors include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary, Correctional Officers and Jailers . But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other can prepare you for are Correctional Officers and Jailers, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary .

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These are the careers in highest demand for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,823

Female Students

1,123 (61%)

Male Students

700 (38%)

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#1 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

74%

71

1,050–1,180

$59,567

#2 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

96%

895

870–1,060

$47,780

#3 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

87%

50

1,030–1,210

$51,696

#4 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

89%

70

890–1,140

$48,701

#5 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

96%

13

890–1,090

$49,756

#6 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

97%

16

770–1,020

$45,571

#7 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

71%

22

820–1,100

$48,638

#8 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

88%

39

830–990

$47,867

#9 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

74%

10

890–970

$47,394

#10 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

91%

14

990–1,180

$53,762

#11 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

75%

14

910–1,100

$51,754

#12 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

88%

87

1,120–1,380

$46,958

#13 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

84%

29

890–1,010

$45,394

#14 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

85%

12

900–1,170

$51,254

#15 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

78%

9

1,130–1,340

$53,679

#16 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S.

100%

27

850–1,040