by our College Data Analytics Team
[Corrections](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/corrections/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong corrections education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for corrections students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the corrections degrees they offer, see the list below.
Riverland Community College earned the #1 spot for value among corrections schools in Minnesota. Located in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,297. Students borrow a median of $15,732 to complete the corrections program here. Early-career corrections graduates make about $49,194. Set against $15,732 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Century College earned it the #2 place for corrections. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,366 to complete the corrections program here. Early-career corrections graduates make about $47,502. Set against $19,366 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Inver Hills Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in corrections, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights, Inver Hills Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,146 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for corrections graduates is $23,690. Early-career corrections graduates make about $52,798. Set against $23,690 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
North Hennepin Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value corrections schools. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,061. Typical student debt for corrections graduates is $30,250. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from North Hennepin Community College generally make around $52,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in corrections will find it at Minnesota State Community And Technical College, which ranked #5. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. In-state tuition and fees average $5,908. Corrections graduates carry a median of $18,197 in student loans. Corrections graduates of Minnesota State Community And Technical College earn a median of $42,972 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,197 median debt.
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value corrections schools. Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cloquet. In-state tuition and fees average $6,006. Typical student debt for corrections graduates is $15,665. Corrections graduates of Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College earn a median of $46,247 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,665 median debt.
Metropolitan State University landed the #7 spot for corrections value this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Corrections graduates carry a median of $31,213 in student loans. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $52,125. That is a strong return on a $31,213 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #8 among the best values for corrections. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the corrections program here. Corrections graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $49,019 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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