by our College Data Analytics TeamCorrections programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 54 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best corrections schools.
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If you are not 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.
Leading the list is Santa Rosa Junior College, our #1 school for corrections. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. About 57 corrections degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $111,649 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,125. Read more about the corrections program at Santa Rosa Junior College
East Los Angeles College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a very large public institution. About 60 corrections degrees were awarded at East Los Angeles College in the most recent year. Students who receive their corrections degree from East Los Angeles College earn around $33,595 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,180. Read more about the corrections program at East Los Angeles College
Moreno Valley College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. Moreno Valley College is a large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. There were roughly 112 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Moreno Valley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the corrections program make about $81,339 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,643 to complete this degree. Read more about the corrections program at Moreno Valley College
Green River Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. This large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Green River Community College awarded about 10 corrections degrees in the most recent data year. See the full corrections program report for Green River Community College
Santa Ana College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in corrections, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Ana. About 16 corrections degrees were awarded at Santa Ana College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Typical student debt for the program is $11,196. Get the full corrections details for Santa Ana College
Citrus College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best corrections schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Glendora. About 14 corrections degrees were awarded at Citrus College in the most recent year. Read more about the corrections program at Citrus College
Imperial Valley College landed the #7 spot for corrections this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of Imperial. About 13 corrections degrees were awarded at Imperial Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, corrections degree recipients from Imperial Valley College generally make around $27,313. Students borrow a median of $6,176 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in corrections from Imperial Valley College
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 54 schools evaluated.
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