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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 857 degrees awarded in Corrections per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 59 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level across the US, 37% percent identify as men and 63% 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Corrections majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
59
Female Students
37 (62%)
Male Students
22 (37%)
White (37, 63%)
Hispanic or Latino (13, 22%)
Black or African American (6, 10%)
Two or more races (2, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 2%)
Asian (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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