2024 Best Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

an associate degree in corrections is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #160 out of 1020 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region 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 21 associate degrees in corrections during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on corrections students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other corrections students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized corrections related body.

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.

More Ways to Rank Corrections Schools

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 Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Corrections in the Plains States Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for corrections students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Corrections

1

Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Northeast Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in corrections. Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the remote town of Norfolk.More information about a associate in corrections from Northeast Community College

2

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in corrections needs to take a look at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in corrections from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

Best Corrections Colleges by State

Explore the best corrections colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	299	4
Kansas	275	0
Missouri	210	12
Nebraska	163	5

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Corrections Related Rankings by Major

Corrections is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Police Science	809
Criminal Justice Studies	353
Criminal Justice	166

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.