by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for corrections students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 188 associate degrees in corrections during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The corrections associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for corrections students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in corrections.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in corrections has to take a look at Southwestern College. SWC Chula Vista is a large public college located in the city of Chula Vista.More information about a associate in corrections from Southwestern College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in corrections needs to check out Fresno City College. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Fresno City College
San Joaquin Delta College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in corrections. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from San Joaquin Delta College
It's difficult to beat San Diego Miramar College if you want to pursue an associate degree in corrections. San Diego Miramar College is a large public college located in the city of San Diego.More information about a associate in corrections from San Diego Miramar College
College of the Sequoias is a fairly large public college located in the city of Visalia.More information about a associate in corrections from College of the Sequoias
West Hills College-Lemoore is a small public college located in the rural area of Lemoore.More information about a associate in corrections from West Hills College-Lemoore
Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in corrections from Carrington College, Sacramento
Located in the city of Temecula, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Located in the medium-sized city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Reedley College is a medium-sized public college located in the distant town of Reedley.More information about a associate in corrections from Reedley College
Explore all the Best Corrections Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 288 | 0 |
| Oregon | 260 | 7 |
| Nevada | 185 | 1 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 6,856 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 566 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 31 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 6 |
