by our College Data Analytics Team
[Corrections](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/corrections/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong corrections education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for corrections students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in corrections, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Washburn University the best value for a degree in corrections in Kansas. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for corrections graduates is $20,822. Early-career corrections graduates make about $40,052. Set against $20,822 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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