by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of corrections. Combined, these schools handed out 196 associate degrees in corrections to qualified students.
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Your choice of corrections for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality corrections program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for corrections students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for corrections students seeking a an associate degree.
It is difficult to beat Southwestern College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in corrections. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Southwestern College
It is hard to beat Fresno City College if you want to pursue an associate degree in corrections. Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in corrections from Fresno City College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in corrections needs to look into San Joaquin Delta College. Delta is a fairly large public college located in the city of Stockton.More information about a associate in corrections from San Joaquin Delta College
San Diego Miramar College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in corrections. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from San Diego Miramar College
Located in the medium-sized city of Visalia, College of the Sequoias is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from College of the Sequoias
Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem.More information about a associate in corrections from Chemeketa Community College
Located in the rural area of Lemoore, West Hills College-Lemoore is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from West Hills College-Lemoore
Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College, Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Carrington College, Sacramento
is a small private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Temecula.More information about a associate in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Ontario.More information about a associate in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Explore the best corrections schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 188 |
| Washington | 288 | 0 |
| Oregon | 260 | 7 |
| Nevada | 185 | 1 |
Corrections is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 6,986 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 721 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 383 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 6 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 2 |
