by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of corrections. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 174 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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host 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 the Great Lakes Region 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.
Grand Rapids Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in corrections. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Grand Rapids Community College
Lake Superior State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in corrections. Located in the remote town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Lake Superior State University
Mid-State Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in corrections. Located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Mid-State Technical College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in corrections needs to look into Lansing Community College. Located in the city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Lansing Community College
Located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Oakland Community College
Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Cuyahoga Community College District
Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the city of Dayton.More information about a associate in corrections from Sinclair Community College
Henry Ford College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn.More information about a associate in corrections from Henry Ford College
Jackson College is a small public college located in the rural area of Jackson.More information about a associate in corrections from Jackson College
Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Stark State College
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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 & Police Science | 1,973 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 1,039 |
| Criminal Justice | 335 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 167 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 10 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 9 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing | 3 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 2 |
