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#1 #1 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1059 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $47,712
#2 #2 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 54 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,674
#3 #3 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,644
#4 #4 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 820–1,100 Median Starting Salary $48,580
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Newberry College Newberry, SC Each year, Newberry College awards about 33 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,732
#6 #6 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 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,227
#7 #7 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $49,711
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Bethany College Lindsborg, KS Every year, Bethany College grants about 13 degrees to those majoring in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 960–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,652
#9 #9 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,679
#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 Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,763
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 39 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 14 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,991
#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 89 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $46,880
#13 #13 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 100 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Legal Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,400
#14 #14 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 Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,615
#15 #15 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,595
#16 #16 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Every year, Stillman College awards about 27 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–970 Median Starting Salary $47,322
#17 #17 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Cameron University awards 49 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,872
#18 #18 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 22 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#19 #19 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 23 SAT Score 830–990 Median Starting Salary $47,800
#20 #20 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, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,869
#21 #21 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $49,859
#22 #22 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 60 SAT Score 1,030–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,078
#23 #23 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, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,515
#24 #24 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 44 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,089
#25 #25 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,788
#26 #26 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 43 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 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $48,139
#27 #27 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,406
#28 #28 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 74 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,010 Median Starting Salary $45,298
#29 #29 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, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,624
#30 #30 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 89 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 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,737
#31 #31 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 Public Health Education and Promotion....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,871
#32 #32 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 100 degrees to those studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,430 Median Starting Salary $47,617
#33 #33 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $55,085
#34 #34 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $49,655
#35 #35 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Every year, Hampton University awards about 42 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 810–1,100 Median Starting Salary $52,162
#36 #36 Best College for Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other in the U.S. McMurry University Abilene, TX Each year, McMurry University awards about 22 degrees to those majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,043
#37 #37 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 122 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,671
#38 #38 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 Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,199
#39 #39 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 790–940 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 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 36 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,494
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Of the 1,926 Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 40% percent and women make up 60% 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 1,085 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other is $40,800.

Popularity of Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

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 .

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,926

Female Students

1,147 (59%)

Male Students

779 (40%)

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

84%

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870–1,060

$47,712

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

87%

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1,030–1,210

$51,674

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

89%

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890–1,140

$48,644

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

71%

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820–1,100

$48,580

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

75%

16

890–1,130

$51,732

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

85%

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910–1,130

$51,227

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

96%

11

890–1,090

$49,711

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

79%

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960–1,120

$51,652

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

78%

11

1,130–1,340

$53,679

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

91%

8

990–1,180

$53,763

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

82%

14

930–1,110

$50,991

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

88%

89

1,150–1,380

$46,880

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

82%

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1,110–1,310

$51,400

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

90%

26

910–1,130

$57,615

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

79%

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850–1,170

$50,595

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

74%

9

890–970