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2024 Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region

12 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
302 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 302 degrees in corrections during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Corrections School

Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of corrections school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Corrections Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Corrections
Bachelor's Degrees in Corrections

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Corrections Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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 the Great Lakes Region

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 Great Lakes Region Schools in Corrections

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MI

Any student who is interested in corrections needs to take a look at Siena Heights University. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Adrian. A Best Colleges rank of #743 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Siena Heights University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Siena Heights University

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MI
14.3% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Grand Rapids Community College if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #958 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 14 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Grand Rapids Community College

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

Every student pursuing a degree in corrections needs to look into Lake Superior State University. Lake Superior State University is a small public university located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. This university ranks 35th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.More information about a degree in corrections from Lake Superior State University

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Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI

Mid-State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in corrections. Mid-State is a small public college located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids. This college ranks 42nd out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 16 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Mid-State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Mid-State Technical College

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH

It's hard to beat Tiffin University if you want to pursue a degree in corrections. Tiffin University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Tiffin. A Best Colleges rank of #826 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tiffin University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Tiffin University

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
44.4% Growth in Graduates

LCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Lansing. This college ranks 32nd out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 9 corrections students who graduated with this degree at LCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Lansing Community College

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MI

Oakland Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #1128 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Oakland Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 1 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Oakland Community College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cleveland. This college ranks 45th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 3 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in corrections from Cuyahoga Community College District

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH

Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 17 corrections students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in corrections from Sinclair Community College

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Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 38th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.More information about a degree in corrections from Henry Ford College

Best Corrections Colleges by State

Explore the best corrections colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 36
Michigan 915 136
Illinois 870 5
Wisconsin 672 32

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

Majors Similar to Corrections

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 5,954
Criminal Justice & Police Science 4,324
Criminal Justice 1,928
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 540
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 228
Securities Services Administration/Management 91
Security & Loss Prevention Services 44
Corrections Administration 27
Juvenile Corrections 13
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing 12

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