by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 94 U.S. colleges awarded 4,765 degrees and certificates in Other Corrections & Criminal Justice. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 41% of graduates. College Factual ranks 52 schools in its 2027 Best Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $40,221 one year after completing, rising to $53,914 after four years.
A major in Other Corrections & Criminal Justice explores Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other. Any Instructional Program In Corrections And Criminal Justice Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other corrections & criminal justice is a widely-pursued major, with 4,765 degrees awarded annually. 94 colleges award other corrections & criminal justice degrees, an average of 51 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 2,115.
By level, the 4,765 awards include 177 certificates, 1,607 associate degrees, 1,933 bachelor’s degrees and 976 master’s degrees.
Women earned 61% of other corrections & criminal justice degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,890 of 4,765). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,174) and Hispanic or Latino (969), and international students earned 18.
College Factual ranks 52 schools in its 2027 Best Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Schools ranking, including 16 for associate degrees, 35 for bachelor’s degrees and 13 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other corrections & criminal justice schools within 17 states. In all, 94 colleges offer other corrections & criminal justice programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other corrections & criminal justice credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,933 of the 4,765 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other corrections & criminal justice call most for Active Listening, Monitoring and Speaking, and for knowledge of Public Safety and Security, English Language and Law and Government, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an other corrections & criminal justice degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 177 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,607 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,933 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 976 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other corrections & criminal justice, at 84.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 84.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.6% |
| Master’s degree | 3.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Corrections & Criminal Justice, with an average median salary of $75,466; the strongest outlook belongs to Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary, at 12.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Correctional Guard, Jailkeeper, Cottage Master and Booking Officer.
The occupation related to other corrections & criminal justice with the most projected jobs is Correctional Officers and Jailers, at 514,818.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 514,818 | 8.7% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 52,113 | 12.0% |
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice graduates earn a median $40,221 one year after completing their program, $53,914 after four years and $50,331 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,221 |
| 4 years | $53,914 |
| 5 years | $50,331 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other corrections & criminal justice, with a median salary of $91,449.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $59,482 |
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice has 12 similar majors in the Law Enforcement & Firefighting field, which together award 95,732 degrees a year; the largest are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (41,501), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (26,299) and Criminal Justice/Police Science (20,024). Browse all Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41,501 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,299 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 20,024 |
| Corrections | 3,838 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2,370 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 679 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | 497 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing | 310 |
| Corrections Administration | 87 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 56 |
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