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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 43 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Corrections, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,589 Median Starting Salary $48,377
#2 #2 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 219 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 960–1,170 Est. Net Price * $14,743 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Glenville State University Glenville, WV Each year, Glenville State University grants about 28 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,090 Est. Net Price * $16,745 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,345 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Electrician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,444 Median Starting Salary $0
#6 #6 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula, the three most popular college majors students study are Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Electrician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,208 Median Starting Salary $0
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster grants around 7 degrees to students majoring in Corrections, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,764 Median Starting Salary $0
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,857 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Salida, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto grants about 16 degrees to students majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,809 Median Starting Salary $0
#10 #10 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. North Central State College Mansfield, OH At North Central State College, only one major is offered: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,763 Median Starting Salary $50,742
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 43 degrees to those studying...view more	100	--	22	--	$10,589	$48,377
Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 219 degrees to students studying...view more	74	88%	14	960 – 1,170	$14,743	$50,742
Glenville State University Glenville, WV Each year, Glenville State University grants about 28 degrees to those...view more	42	69%	4	870 – 1,090	$16,745	$50,742
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	41	68%	1	1,010 – 1,230	$14,345	$51,918
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	--	22	--	$25,444	$0
San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula, the three most popular college majors...view more	N/A	--	16	--	$26,208	$0
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster grants around 7 degrees to...view more	N/A	--	7	--	$23,764	$0
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA view more	N/A	--	21	--	$28,857	$50,742
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Salida, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto grants about 16 degrees to...view more	N/A	--	6	--	$23,809	$0
North Central State College Mansfield, OH At North Central State College, only...view more	N/A	--	14	--	$3,763	$50,742

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 519 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 42% percent identify as men and 58% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Corrections, California 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Corrections degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$101,750	1,358	19,719	20,334	3%
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$70,530	638	8,482	8,250	-3%
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$53,300	4,118	54,504	50,385	-8%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Corrections majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

519

Female Students

303 (58%)

Male Students

216 (41%)

White (202, 39%)

Hispanic or Latino (194, 37%)

Black or African American (74, 14%)

Two or more races (15, 3%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (14, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (11, 2%)

Asian (8, 2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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

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$10,589

$48,377

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

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960–1,170

$14,743

$50,742

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

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870–1,090

$16,745

$50,742

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

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$14,345

$51,918

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

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$25,444

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

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

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$23,764

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

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$28,857

$50,742

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

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

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$3,763

$50,742

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