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2027 Best Corrections Associate’s Degree Schools

27 Colleges in the United States
1,143 Corrections Degrees Awarded
$46,073 Avg Early-Career Salary

Corrections degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 27 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best corrections schools.

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Best Schools for Corrections in the United States

See the highest-ranked corrections schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Corrections

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Santa Rosa Junior College tops our 2027 ranking of the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 75 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $111,649 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in corrections from Santa Rosa Junior College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

A rank of #2 makes Santa Ana College one of the top schools for corrections. Santa Ana College is a very large public school 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. Santa Ana College graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. See the full corrections program report for Santa Ana College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in corrections, ranking #3. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. About 29 corrections degrees were awarded at Broward College in the most recent year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Broward College earn around $34,607 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,724. Read more about the corrections program at Broward College

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Students looking for a strong corrections program will find one at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public university. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 12 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $36,713 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997. More information about a degree in corrections from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in corrections, ranking #5. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 275 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $70,610. Students borrow a median of $11,125 to complete this degree. Get the full corrections details for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Green River Community College landed the #6 spot for corrections this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 15 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year. Get the full corrections details for Green River Community College

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Seminole State College Of Florida placed #7 among the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Sanford. There were roughly 11 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $36,589 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,942. See the full corrections program report for Seminole State College Of Florida

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Mesa Community College earned the #8 position for corrections this year. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. About 15 corrections degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $54,730 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. See the full corrections program report for Mesa Community College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College came in at #9 for corrections this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orlando. About 44 corrections degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $33,246 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,500 to complete this degree. Get the full corrections details for Valencia College

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Indian River State College placed #10 among the best corrections schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. There were roughly 17 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Indian River State College earn around $51,825 in the first couple years of their career. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $9,176 in student loans. Get the full corrections details for Indian River State College

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North Central State College earned the #11 position for corrections this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mansfield. There were roughly 11 corrections students who graduated with this degree at North Central State College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of North Central State College earn a median of $47,397 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,782. See the full corrections program report for North Central State College

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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL

Polk State College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public institution. There were roughly 22 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Polk State College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Polk State College earn a median of $47,071 early in their careers. Polk State College graduates carry a median of $14,451 in student loans. Get the full corrections details for Polk State College

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Solano Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. About 11 corrections degrees were awarded at Solano Community College in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500. Get the full corrections details for Solano Community College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College placed #14 among the best corrections schools. Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a very large public university. East Los Angeles College awarded about 125 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from East Los Angeles College earn around $33,595 in the first couple years of their career. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans. See the full corrections program report for East Los Angeles College

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az earned the #15 position 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. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Glendale Community College Glendale Az graduates carry a median of $15,996 in student loans. Read more about the corrections program at Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #16 spot 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. Corrections graduates of Florida State College At Jacksonville earn a median of $60,055 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,796 to complete this degree. Read more about the corrections program at Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Southwestern Illinois College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best corrections schools. Southwestern Illinois College is a large public school located in the suburb of Belleville. About 105 corrections degrees were awarded at Southwestern Illinois College in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $44,345 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in corrections from Southwestern Illinois College

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West Hills College Lemoore landed the #18 spot for corrections this year. Located in the rural area of Lemoore, West Hills College Lemoore is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 15 corrections students who graduated with this degree at West Hills College Lemoore in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of West Hills College Lemoore earn a median of $30,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,182. Get the full corrections details for West Hills College Lemoore

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Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College landed the #19 spot for corrections this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blackwood. Camden County College awarded about 126 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Camden County College earn around $27,603 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Get the full corrections details for Camden County College

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University landed the #20 spot for corrections this year. Arkansas Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Russellville. Arkansas Tech University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $36,076 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,570. Read more about the corrections program at Arkansas Tech University

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College landed the #21 spot for corrections this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 12 corrections students who graduated with this degree at San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Corrections graduates of San Antonio College earn a median of $34,867 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,003 to complete this degree. Get the full corrections details for San Antonio College

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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX

Angelina College placed #22 among the best corrections schools. Angelina College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Lufkin. Angelina College awarded about 12 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Angelina College earn around $50,767 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,828. See the full corrections program report for Angelina College

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Holmes Community College earned the #23 position for corrections this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Goodman. About 24 corrections degrees were awarded at Holmes Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $24,853 in their early career. Holmes Community College graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. See the full corrections program report for Holmes Community College

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Baker College Of Flint came in at #24 for corrections this year. Set in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Baker College Of Flint graduates 30% of students within six years. Baker College Of Flint awarded about 12 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Baker College Of Flint generally make around $44,354. Typical student debt for the program is $18,298. See the full corrections program report for Baker College Of Flint

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Estrella Mountain Community College placed #25 among the best corrections schools. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 26 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their corrections degree from Estrella Mountain Community College earn around $78,359 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,752. More information about a degree in corrections from Estrella Mountain Community College

Rest of the Top 27 Corrections Schools

These schools also placed among the best for corrections this year:

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Langston University
Langston, OK

Other Corrections Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 27 schools evaluated.

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