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2027 Best Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Associate’s Degree Schools

16 Colleges in the United States
1,861 Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Degrees Awarded
$45,152 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Corrections & Criminal Justice programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for other corrections & criminal justice students.

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Best Schools for Other Corrections & Criminal Justice in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in other corrections & criminal justice, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Other Corrections & Criminal Justice

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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

Our analysis ranked Rio Hondo College the best school in the country for a degree in other corrections & criminal justice. Set in the rural area of Whittier, Rio Hondo College is a very large public institution. About 10 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at Rio Hondo College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other corrections & criminal justice degree recipients from Rio Hondo College generally make around $95,666. Typical student debt for the program is $15,510. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Rio Hondo College

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Students looking for a strong other corrections & criminal justice program will find one at Cumberland University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Lebanon, Cumberland University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Cumberland University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other corrections & criminal justice degree recipients from Cumberland University generally make around $45,223. Typical student debt for the program is $21,902. Get the full other corrections & criminal justice details for Cumberland University

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Sam Houston State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. Sam Houston State University is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 67 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $44,668 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,218 to complete this degree. Get the full other corrections & criminal justice details for Sam Houston State University

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Southern New Hampshire University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other corrections & criminal justice, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 676 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $42,957 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for Southern New Hampshire University

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other corrections & criminal justice, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public institution. Purdue University Global graduates 33% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $50,881 in their early career. Purdue University Global graduates carry a median of $8,416 in student loans. Get the full other corrections & criminal justice details for Purdue University Global

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Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College earned the #6 position for other corrections & criminal justice this year. Moreno Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. Moreno Valley College awarded about 67 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other corrections & criminal justice degree recipients from Moreno Valley College generally make around $81,339. Typical student debt for the program is $12,643. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Moreno Valley College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College came in at #7 for other corrections & criminal justice this year. Set in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a very large public institution. East Los Angeles College awarded about 77 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $33,595 in their early career. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans. Read more about the other corrections & criminal justice program at East Los Angeles College

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Hillsborough Community College landed the #8 spot for other corrections & criminal justice this year. Hillsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. There were roughly 30 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other corrections & criminal justice degree recipients from Hillsborough Community College generally make around $33,013. Students borrow a median of $12,654 to complete this degree. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for Hillsborough Community College

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Community College Of Philadelphia came in at #9 for other corrections & criminal justice this year. This large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 41 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at Community College Of Philadelphia in the most recent year. Students who receive their other corrections & criminal justice degree from Community College Of Philadelphia earn around $34,224 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,250. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for Community College Of Philadelphia

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Sussex County Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. Located in the rural area of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Sussex County Community College awarded about 33 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other corrections & criminal justice degree from Sussex County Community College earn around $32,079 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,875. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for Sussex County Community College

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Rio Salado College earned the #11 position for other corrections & criminal justice this year. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. About 29 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at Rio Salado College in the most recent year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $51,384 in their early career. Rio Salado College graduates carry a median of $11,500 in student loans. Read more about the other corrections & criminal justice program at Rio Salado College

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Itawamba Community College landed the #12 spot for other corrections & criminal justice this year. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. There were roughly 12 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Itawamba Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $32,996 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Itawamba Community College

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Community College Of Allegheny County ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. This large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. There were roughly 21 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $32,921 in their early career. Community College Of Allegheny County graduates carry a median of $12,004 in student loans. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Community College Of Allegheny County

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University Of Phoenix Arizona ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. About 722 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at University Of Phoenix Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their other corrections & criminal justice degree from University Of Phoenix Arizona earn around $41,153 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,245 to complete this degree. Read more about the other corrections & criminal justice program at University Of Phoenix Arizona

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Luzerne County Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. Located in the suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 21 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at Luzerne County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other corrections & criminal justice degree recipients from Luzerne County Community College generally make around $32,847. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Luzerne County Community College

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Cameron University came in at #16 for other corrections & criminal justice this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lawton. Cameron University graduates 38% of students within six years. Cameron University awarded about 13 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $37,494 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,328 to complete this degree. Get the full other corrections & criminal justice details for Cameron University

Other Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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