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2024 Best Corrections Schools in California

20 Colleges in California
372 Corrections Degrees Awarded
Corrections is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #434 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 20 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of corrections. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 372 degrees in corrections during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Corrections School

Best Corrections Schools in California The corrections program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Corrections rankings. For our Best Overall Corrections School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Corrections

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Corrections Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Corrections in California

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the corrections degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top California Schools in Corrections

1
SWC Chula Vista crest
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA

Southwestern College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in corrections. SWC Chula Vista is a large public college located in the large city of Chula Vista. A Best Colleges rank of #295 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SWC Chula Vista is a great college overall.

There were about 7 corrections students who graduated with this degree at SWC Chula Vista in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Southwestern College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In CA
11.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Fresno City College if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #616 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Fresno City College is a great college overall.

There were about 9 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Fresno City College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In CA

It is hard to beat San Joaquin Delta College if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Located in the large city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #332 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Delta is a great college overall.

There were about 7 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Delta in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from San Joaquin Delta College

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Any student pursuing a degree in corrections has to take a look at San Diego Miramar College. San Diego Miramar College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of San Diego. This college ranks 133rd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.More information about a degree in corrections from San Diego Miramar College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In CA
57.1% Growth in Graduates

College of the Sequoias is a large public college located in the city of Visalia. This college ranks 147th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 7 corrections students who graduated with this degree at College of the Sequoias in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from College of the Sequoias

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA

West Hills College-Lemoore is a small public college located in the rural area of Lemoore. This college ranks 138th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 18 corrections students who graduated with this degree at West Hills College-Lemoore in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from West Hills College-Lemoore

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In CA

Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Sacramento.

There were roughly 4 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College, Sacramento in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Carrington College, Sacramento

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Located in the midsize city of Temecula, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a degree in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

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Located in the city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in corrections from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Reedley College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Reedley. This college ranks 153rd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 14 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Reedley College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Reedley College

Best Corrections Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Corrections Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 831 0
Oregon 587 7
Nevada 354 1

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One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Corrections

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice 8,527
Criminal Justice Studies 4,834
Criminal Justice & Police Science 1,897
Security & Loss Prevention Services 294
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 25
Securities Services Administration/Management 11

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