Corrections degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 63 schools to find the best for corrections students.
The school you choose for corrections can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Corrections Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Corrections School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Corrections Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Santa Rosa Junior College this year for corrections. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. There were roughly 75 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $111,649 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,125.
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Indian River State College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. There were roughly 17 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Indian River State College generally make around $51,825. Typical student debt for the program is $9,176.
See the full corrections program report for Indian River State College
Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public university. About 11 corrections degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $36,589. Students borrow a median of $12,942 to complete this degree.
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Broward College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Broward College awarded about 29 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $34,607 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,724.
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Palm Beach State College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lake Worth. There were roughly 38 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $69,415. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete this degree.
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The Community College Of Baltimore County placed #6 among the best corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 275 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of The Community College Of Baltimore County earn a median of $70,610 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,611 to complete this degree.
See the full corrections program report for The Community College Of Baltimore County
Moreno Valley College placed #7 among the best corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a very large public institution. Moreno Valley College awarded about 163 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Moreno Valley College earn around $81,339 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,643.
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Mesa Community College came in at #8 for corrections this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. Mesa Community College awarded about 15 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Green River Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. Green River Community College is a large public school located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 15 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #10 for corrections this year. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. There were roughly 12 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $36,713. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans.
See the full corrections program report for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Eastern Florida State College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. This large public university is located in the city of Melbourne. About 26 corrections degrees were awarded at Eastern Florida State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Eastern Florida State College earn around $51,461 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,635.
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Valencia College landed the #12 spot for corrections this year. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public university. About 44 corrections degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Corrections graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $33,246 early in their careers. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans.
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University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #13 spot for corrections this year. Set in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 93 corrections degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $38,370 in their early career. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans.
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Florida State College At Jacksonville earned the #14 position for corrections this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. There were roughly 66 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $60,055. Students borrow a median of $15,796 to complete this degree.
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St Petersburg College earned the #15 position for corrections this year. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. St Petersburg College awarded about 54 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from St Petersburg College earn around $48,218 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,080 to complete this degree.
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Polk State College landed the #16 spot for corrections this year. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public institution. Polk State College awarded about 22 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $47,071 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,451 to complete this degree.
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Camden County College placed #17 among the best corrections schools. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a large public university. About 126 corrections degrees were awarded at Camden County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Camden County College generally make around $43,451. Students borrow a median of $13,322 to complete this degree.
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Solano Community College earned the #18 position for corrections this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. Solano Community College awarded about 12 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Solano Community College graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans.
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Rio Salado College earned the #19 position for corrections this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public institution. Rio Salado College awarded about 922 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Rio Salado College earn around $51,384 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete this degree.
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Southwestern Illinois College landed the #20 spot for corrections this year. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public institution. About 105 corrections degrees were awarded at Southwestern Illinois College in the most recent year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Southwestern Illinois College earn around $44,345 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
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Santa Ana College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Ana. Santa Ana College awarded about 10 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #22 spot for corrections this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. About 18 corrections degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Corrections graduates of Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996.
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East Los Angeles College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Monterey Park. There were roughly 125 corrections students who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $33,595 in their early career. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans.
More information about a degree in corrections from East Los Angeles College
Fresno City College came in at #24 for corrections this year. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. About 16 corrections degrees were awarded at Fresno City College in the most recent year. Corrections graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $32,658 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,187.
See the full corrections program report for Fresno City College
Mid State Technical College earned the #25 position for corrections this year. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Mid State Technical College awarded about 10 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Mid State Technical College earn around $41,678 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500.
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Rest of the Top 50 Corrections Schools
These schools also placed among the best for corrections this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 63 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
